What’s wrong with a bit of trivia? Sure, it’s shallow, baseless knowledge. Sure, it’s often imparted by self-aggrandising people with a satisfied nod, as if to say ‘Aren’t I f**king smart’.
Well, some of them are smart. And some of it is interesting.
- Peter Beardsley recently conquered a phobia of swimming.
- To encourage the development of young shot-stopping talent, Tunisian teams aren’t allowed foreign goalkeepers.
- Music-loving Wayne Rooney has the Stereophonics’ lyrics ‘Just enough education to perform’ tattooed on the inside of his forearm.
- Usain Bolt supports Real Madrid. His favourite player is Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
- Brazilian legend Garrincha lost his virginity to a goat.
What other nuggets do you know? We want to hear your football trivia…