Legends of the Game: Betty Pele and Ryan Giggs

Legends of the Game: Betty Pele and Ryan Giggs

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7th Grade - University

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The video discusses the careers of two football legends: Pele and Ryan Giggs. Pele, born in Ghana, was a pioneer for African football in Europe, making significant contributions to Marseille's success in the 1990s. Despite his dominance, he never played in a World Cup. Ryan Giggs, born in Wales, became a prominent figure at Manchester United, winning numerous titles. He had a long international career with Wales but never qualified for the World Cup. Both players left a lasting impact on football, with Giggs being praised for his performance against Brazil and Pele being dubbed the 'African Maradona'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country was the legendary African footballer born in?

Egypt

South Africa

Ghana

Nigeria

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What position did Ryan Giggs primarily play during his early career at Manchester United?

Goalkeeper

Defender

Striker

Left Winger

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times did Ryan Giggs represent Wales internationally?

80

50

64

72

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major criticism of Ryan Giggs' international career?

Poor leadership

Reluctance to play in friendlies

Frequent injuries

Lack of goals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team did Ryan Giggs score a rare double against during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers?

Italy

Germany

Brazil

Azerbaijan

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given for Ryan Giggs missing several international friendlies?

Personal reasons

Injuries

Club commitments

Travel issues

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Ryan Giggs retire from international football?

2006

2005

2008

2007