Q1. What is the full name of the footballer known as Didi?
A. Waldir Amaral
B. Waldyr Pereira
C. Waldemar Ferreira
D. Walter Pereira
Answer: B. Waldyr Pereira
Q2. In which year was Didi born?
A. 1926
B. 1927
C. 1928
D. 1929
Answer: C. 1928
Q3. Where was Didi born?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Sao Paulo
C. Campos dos Goytacazes
D. Belo Horizonte
Answer: C. Campos dos Goytacazes
Q4. As a young boy, what job did Didi do to help his family?
A. Sold newspapers
B. Sold peanuts
C. Shined shoes
D. Delivered milk
Answer: B. Sold peanuts
Q5. At what age did Didi nearly have his right leg amputated due to an infection?
A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 18
Answer: A. 14
Q6. Which club did Didi join to start his professional career in 1947?
A. Fluminense
B. Botafogo
C. Madureira
D. Flamengo
Answer: C. Madureira
Q7. How many goals did Didi score for Fluminense between 1949 and 1956?
A. 41
B. 51
C. 61
D. 71
Answer: B. 51
Q8. What significant milestone did Didi achieve on 16 June 1950 at Maracanã Stadium?
A. Scored the first hat-trick
B. Made his international debut
C. Won his first title
D. Scored the first goal in its history
Answer: D. Scored the first goal in its history
Q9. Which club did Didi join in 1956 where he won multiple Campeonato Carioca titles?
A. Flamengo
B. Vasco da Gama
C. Botafogo
D. Santos
Answer: C. Botafogo
Q10. During his time at Real Madrid in 1959-1960, what major European trophy did Didi win?
A. UEFA Cup
B. European Cup
C. Cup Winners’ Cup
D. Super Cup
Answer: B. European Cup
Q11. Why was Didi’s tenure at Real Madrid brief?
A. Injury issues
B. Contract disputes
C. Clashes with Alfredo Di Stefano
D. Homesickness
Answer: C. Clashes with Alfredo Di Stefano
Q12. In which year did Didi retire as a player after a short stint with Sao Paulo?
A. 1966
B. 1967
C. 1968
D. 1970
Answer: A. 1966
Q13. How many caps did Didi earn for the Brazil national team?
A. 58
B. 60
C. 65
D. 68
Answer: D. 68
Q14. In which FIFA World Cup did Didi win the Golden Ball as the best player?
A. 1954
B. 1958
C. 1962
D. 1966
Answer: B. 1958
Q15. What was the nickname of the infamous 1954 World Cup match involving Didi and Brazil against Hungary?
A. Battle of Berne
B. Miracle of Bern
C. Battle of Bordeaux
D. Miracle of Milan
Answer: A. Battle of Berne
Q16. What technique did Didi invent that influenced free-kick takers like Cristiano Ronaldo?
A. Rabona
B. Bicycle kick
C. Panenka
D. Folha seca
Answer: D. Folha seca
Q17. In what position did Didi primarily play during his career?
A. Forward
B. Defender
C. Midfielder
D. Goalkeeper
Answer: C. Midfielder
Q18. How many FIFA World Cups did Didi win with Brazil?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. None
Answer: B. Two
Q19. Which club did Didi manage to win the Turkish 1. Lig twice in the 1970s?
A. Galatasaray
B. Besiktas
C. Fenerbahce
D. Trabzonspor
Answer: C. Fenerbahce
Q20. As a manager, which national team did Didi lead to qualify for the 1970 FIFA World Cup?
A. Peru
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. Mexico
Answer: A. Peru
Q21. In which year did Didi begin his managerial career with Sporting Cristal?
A. 1960
B. 1962
C. 1964
D. 1966
Answer: B. 1962
Q22. What was the cause of Didi’s death in 2001?
A. Heart attack
B. Car accident
C. Complications from intestinal cancer
D. Stroke
Answer: C. Complications from intestinal cancer
Q23. How old was Didi when he passed away?
A. 70
B. 72
C. 74
D. 76
Answer: B. 72
Q24. What notable event happened after Didi won the 1957 Campeonato Carioca with Botafogo?
A. He retired immediately
B. He scored a record goal
C. He transferred to Europe
D. He walked home joined by 5,000 fans
Answer: D. He walked home joined by 5,000 fans
Q25. Which tournament did Didi win with Brazil in 1952?
A. Copa America
B. Panamerican Championship
C. Taça do Atlantico
D. O’Higgins Cup
Answer: B. Panamerican Championship
