Legends of the Football Game: Pele and Zinedine Zidane

Legends of the Football Game: Pele and Zinedine Zidane

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Physical Ed

7th Grade - University

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The video covers the legendary careers of Pele and Zinedine Zidane. Pele, hailed as a national treasure by Brazil, rose from poverty to become a football icon, achieving numerous World Cup victories and later contributing to humanitarian causes. Zidane, a French football legend, had a successful yet controversial career, marked by international triumphs and a notable headbutting incident. Both players are celebrated for their contributions to football and their humanitarian efforts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about Pele's debut for Brazil in international football?

He scored a hat-trick.

He became the youngest player to score at international level.

He was the captain of the team.

He played as a goalkeeper.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which club did Pele join after leaving Santos?

New York Cosmos

Manchester United

Real Madrid

AC Milan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Pele take on after retiring from football?

United Nations Ambassador for ecology and the environment

Brazilian Minister of Sports

FIFA President

Coach of the Brazilian national team

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Zidane catch the attention of a talent scout?

16

14

12

10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which club did Zidane join for a world record fee in 2001?

Barcelona

Bayern Munich

Real Madrid

Manchester United

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Zidane's role in France's 1998 World Cup victory?

He was the coach.

He was the goalkeeper.

He scored twice in the final against Brazil.

He was the team captain.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Zidane's reaction to the headbutting incident in the 2006 World Cup final?

He retired from football permanently.

He said he would rather die than apologize.

He was banned from football.

He apologized immediately.