Football Tournaments and Awards

Franz Beckenbauer, known as 'Der Kaiser' (The Emperor), is one of Germany's greatest footballers. He won the World Cup as both player (1974) and manager (1990), and the nickname reflects his commanding presence and leadership on the field. Lothar Matthäus, Oliver Kahn, and Miroslav Klose have different nicknames.

Lev Yashin, the legendary Soviet goalkeeper, was nicknamed 'The Black Spider' due to his iconic all-black uniform and his incredible ability to make spectacular saves, appearing to have multiple arms like a spider. He is the only goalkeeper to have won the Ballon d'Or. Edwin van der Sar, Gordon Banks, and Dino Zoff have different nicknames.

Alessandro Del Piero, the Italian football legend, was nicknamed 'Pinturicchio' (The Little Painter) by Gianni Agnelli due to his elegant playing style and artistic approach to the game. The name refers to the famous Italian Renaissance painter. Filippo Inzaghi, Roberto Baggio, and Francesco Graziani have different nicknames.

Alan Shearer is the Premier League's all-time top scorer with 260 goals. Thierry Henry (175), Cristiano Ronaldo (103 in fewer seasons), and Michael Owen (150) follow but none surpass Shearer's record.

David James holds the record for most Premier League appearances by a goalkeeper with 572. Peter Cech (443), David Seaman (346), and Shay Given (351) all had distinguished careers but none match James's appearance tally.

David James holds the record for most Premier League appearances by a goalkeeper with 572. Peter Cech (443), David Seaman (346), and Shay Given (351) all had distinguished careers but none match James's appearance tally.

George Weah of Liberia won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 1995, becoming the first African player to receive this honor. He had an exceptional season with AC Milan, scoring prolifically. Roger Milla (not 'roger miller') was a great Cameroonian player, Finidi George was Nigerian, and Nelson Mandela was a political leader, not a footballer.

Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick (three goals) for England in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany, making him the only player to achieve this feat in a World Cup final. Gerd Müller was German, Roger Milla was Cameroonian (not 'roger miller'), and 'flapper' is not a footballer's name.

The Durand Cup, first held in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in India and one of the oldest in the world. It was founded by Sir Mortimer Durand and has been held annually except during wartime interruptions. The IFA Shield (1893) and Rovers Cup are also historic but younger. The Durand Cup's longevity makes it a cornerstone of Indian football heritage.

India won the Nehru Cup 2009 football tournament, defeating Syria in the final. This was held in New Delhi and was part of the Nehru Cup international football tournament series. India emerged victorious after a penalty shootout in the final, continuing their good form in this competition.

Correct Answer: Merdeka Cup

Thierry Henry is a legendary French footballer who played for Arsenal and Barcelona. He won the Footballer of the Year award in 2005-06 while at Arsenal, recognizing him as the best player in England that season. France is his national team and country of birth.

Correct answer is (4).