Which legendary goalkeeper is remembered for his heroics in multiple World Cups during the 1990s?
Category: Football · Difficulty: expert
Hint: This player was known as the Black Spider for his incredible saves.
Answer
Lev Yashin
Explanation
Lev Yashin, the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or, represented the Soviet Union in several World Cups.
This is a expert football riddle — one of the harder riddles here. The answer is Lev Yashin.
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