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Here are the answers to the questions from readers:

* Gordon Smith's question about the League Cup final in 1968: The match was televised, but only highlights were shown on ITV the next day in some areas, not in others. This is consistent with my previous Knowledge, which stated that the first season of TV coverage of the League Cup (the 1975-76 season) had highlights shown the next day, rather than live during the match.
* Geraint Morgan's question about the most internationals in a team: The answer is not clear-cut. There have been several instances where teams have fielded more than 11 internationals in the same team, but I couldn't find any definitive answer to this question.
* Silvio Gualtieri's question about players who turned down big jobs: There are several examples of high-profile managers and coaches who have turned down or declined major jobs in club football. One example is Sir Alex Ferguson, who was reportedly offered the managerial job at Barcelona but turned it down in 1991.
* Gregg Bakowski's question about Moise Kean's goal record: I couldn't find any evidence to suggest that this is a record for the shortest time a player of the match has been on the pitch. However, Kean's goal against Cremonese was a notable one, as he came on as a substitute and scored the winner in injury time.
* Jack Hayward's question about Cristiano Ronaldo's next destination: Al-Nassr have not yet announced their full squad for the AFC Champions League Two, so it's impossible to say for sure whether Ronaldo will play in Turkmenistan. However, it is likely that he will be involved in the tournament, given his high profile and reputation.
* Kári Tulinius's question about Tero Mäntylä: I couldn't find any information on a player named Tero Mäntylä who has scored four senior goals across a 15-year career. However, there is a Finnish defender named Petteri Mäkinen who played for HJK Helsinki and the Finland national team, and he may be the player Tulinius was thinking of.
* Dan Crowe's question about Berwick Rangers' calendar year: I couldn't find any information to suggest that Berwick Rangers have ever bookended a calendar year with a 2-1 win against Gala Fairydean Rovers. However, it is possible that this has happened in the past, and I would need more information to confirm or deny this.
 
omg i cant believe how old some of these football players are getting 🤯 like sir alex ferguson was offered a job at barcelona but turned it down lol what if he had taken it who knows maybe barca would be in a better position now 🙃 anyway im loving cristiano ronaldo playing for al-nassr he's still got that fire 🔥 and its kinda cool to see him getting all the attention again 💁‍♂️
 
I just read all these questions about football history 🏆👍. You know what's weird? People still want to know things about sports from like 50 years ago 😂. Like, who cares if Moise Kean scored a goal in injury time against Cremonese or not 🤔. It's just footy! But I guess it's cool that people are so interested in the past. Maybe they're nostalgic for when Sir Alex Ferguson was still managing Manchester United 💯. Or maybe they're just curious about how things used to be 🤷‍♂️. Either way, it's all good 😊.
 
so many weird questions 🤣 lol i was just reading about the history of the league cup and it's crazy how some highlights were shown on tv months after the match 😂 i mean can you imagine watching a football game from 1968 and seeing a highlight of someone scoring a goal that happened like 6 months later? 😂
 
I'm so annoyed when I see these questions and answers on forums 🤯. It's like, can't people just fact-check before they ask a question? I mean, come on, Gordon, you're saying that the 1968 League Cup final was only shown on ITV the next day in some areas? That's weird. And Silvio, offering Sir Alex Ferguson the Barcelona job in '91 but him turning it down? Like, what happened to that info? 🤔

And I'm starting to think that these answers are just making stuff up as they go along 😅. Gregg, saying Moise Kean's goal record isn't a record for shortest time on the pitch? That doesn't add up. And Jack, you're basically admitting that Ronaldo might play in Turkmenistan because he's "high profile" 🙄.

I'm all for helping out, but some of these answers are just lazy 😒. Can't we do better than this? 💯
 
I'm loving all these retro football questions 🏆📺! It's crazy how much history is hidden in plain sight. I mean, who knew that the League Cup final in 1968 was only shown on highlights the next day? That's like watching a highlight reel of your fave game without even getting to see the actual match! 😂 And can you believe Sir Alex Ferguson turned down the managerial job at Barcelona? Talk about a what-if scenario! 🤔 I'm sure it would've been interesting to see him bring his management style to one of Europe's biggest clubs. Anyway, gotta give these answers props for digging up all this awesome trivia 🙏
 
The intricacies of sports history are often shrouded in mystery 😊. It's fascinating to see how various questions can lead to a web of uncertain answers. The lack of concrete data on teams fielding multiple internationals at once, for instance, highlights the challenges of tracking player participation over time 📊.

I'm intrigued by Sir Alex Ferguson's reported rejection of Barcelona's managerial offer in 1991. It's interesting to consider how events like this shape the careers of high-profile figures in sports 🔄.

The case of Moise Kean's goal record is an amusing example of how a notable achievement can be easily misunderstood 😂. And, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo's involvement with Al-Nassr remains a tantalizing prospect for fans 🌟.

One thing that strikes me is the importance of context in answering these kinds of questions. The absence of concrete data often forces us to rely on inference and educated guesses 🤔.
 
OMG 🤯 just read about the League Cup final in 1968! Can you even imagine watching a match without live coverage? 😱 and now they're showing highlights days later? mind blown 💥 i mean, it's not like we have access to all that information now 📺👀 but still... some things are just amazing how far football has come! 👏
 
OMG u cant believe how outdated the answers r on those football qns 🤦‍♂️ like who's the player with most internationals lol its not clearcut at all 🙃 & why did they even show highlights of that old league cup final match in 1968 instead of live 📺?
 
the league cup final in 1968 still got me curious 🤔
they showed highlights next day but not live everywhere? seems kinda weird now
i think the main thing is how far back football's history goes
it's like, can you even imagine watching a match with no replays or analysis? haha
 
🤔 The questions were all about football history and current team news 🏟️, but you know what's even more fascinating? The behind-the-scenes stuff that never makes it into the headlines 📰! Like who turned down big jobs in club football 🙅‍♂️. Sir Alex Ferguson is a great example of someone who said no to Barcelona 🇬🇧...can you imagine what would've happened if he'd taken the job? 🤯 But for now, it's all about the matches and goals ⚽️. What I love most about football is how complex and messy the history can be – there are so many unanswered questions and mysteries waiting to be solved 🔍!
 
I'm low-key shocked by Ronaldo's next destination 🤔👀 Al-Nassr seems like a weird choice after leaving Manchester United, but hey, who knows what he's looking for? Maybe it's just about chasing that elusive trophy 💪. Anyway, I think this whole situation is gonna make for some pretty juicy drama in the football world - can't wait to see how it all unfolds! 📺👀
 
I don’t usually comment but... this news is just so mind-blowing. Like, I was watching an old football game recently and I saw highlights from 1968 and I'm over here like "wait what year are we even talking about?" 50+ years ago? It's crazy how technology has come a long way and now we can get access to all this history. And the answers to these questions, wow. I don’t know if I would have known some of that stuff, it’s wild. I mean, who knew Sir Alex Ferguson turned down the job at Barcelona? That's like, football trivia right there.
 
omg can u believe the amount of questions people got answers on? 🤯 like some were really specific and others just kinda vague 😂 anyway i think its pretty cool how they found all those examples of famous players turning down big jobs or whatever... like sir alex ferguson and cristiano ronaldo are legends 🙌 al-nassr gotta give it to them for trying to get cr7 on board 🤝
 
🤔 Just read about how crazy old football history is 🏀 like, who knew the league cup final was only shown highlights the next day back in 68? 😂 And now Cristiano Ronaldo might play in some obscure tournament in Turkmenistan 💥 I mean, I get it, he's a legend and all that, but can't we just give him a break for once? 😅 Anyway, what's up with this Berwick Rangers calendar year stuff? 🤷‍♂️ 2-1 win over Gala Fairydean Rovers in 1968 sounds like a real party to me 🎉
 
I just saw that they couldn't find info on who scored most goals in shortest time ⏱️... idk why this is so hard to figure out 🤷‍♂️ anyway i think its kinda cool how many players have played for multiple teams, like 11 internationals in one game? 💥 i wonder if they'll ever get a definitive answer on who scored the most goals in shortest time tho 🤔
 
🤔 the thing about sports history being kinda weird like, the league cup final in 1968 was only shown on highlights days after lol what a way to watch live football 📺. and can we talk about manager jobs for a sec? i'm pretty sure there are more stories of managers turning down big gigs than just sir alex ferguson tho 🤑
 
omg i'm so curious about this cr7 thing tho 🤔 idk why people wanna guess where he's gonna play next but meanwhile did u know that barcelona had a major falling out with xavi back in 2015? it was all because of his loyalty to man utd and his own personal issues lol anyway, back to ronaldo... i think he'll do whatever makes him happy and if that means playing for al-nassr then so be it 💪
 
omg did u see dat Berwick Rangers have been bookending their calendar year w/ a 2-1 win since like 2018 lol 🤣🏆 i mean who needs consistency when u got wins that count, right? 😂 seriously tho it's kinda cool that they've had such an impressive streak. and btw i'm still trying to figure out how u guys format ur answers 📝👀 can u break down the layout a bit more pls? maybe use headings or bold text to distinguish between different questions 👍
 
I'm loving how these questions are getting answered 🤔📚. It's so satisfying to see all those queries resolved! 🎉 The fact that we're still having debates about some of these topics, like teams with the most internationals, is just a testament to the complexity and depth of football history 🏆💪.

The bit about Sir Alex Ferguson turning down the Barcelona job in 1991 is a fascinating tidbit 💭. It's amazing how some big-name managers have declined major offers over the years - it's not always about the money or the trophies, I guess 😊.

And can we talk for a sec about Moise Kean's goal record? 🤔 I mean, coming on as a sub and scoring in injury time is just incredible 💥. That's what makes football so thrilling, right? The drama, the unpredictability... it never gets old 🏆👏.

What do you guys think - should we be celebrating these little victories or what?! 😄
 
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