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1. A time to dance: which team, led by Pep Guardiola, won the European Champions League in 2023 for the first time in their history?
2. A time to mourn: thousands of people lost their lives in the Turkey-Syria earthquake on 6th February 2023. Which Ghanaian footballer, who played for FC Porto, Chelsea and Newcastle United, was among the dead?
3. A time to dance: following their World Cup triumph in 2022, Argentina enjoyed the prestige of two of their players winning awards at the Ballon d'Or. One of the players was Lionel Messi. Who was the other? (He's a bit of a villain...)
4. A time to mourn: which Italian footballer turned manager died of pancreatic cancer in January 2023, following a long period of illness?
5. A time to dance: which team, managed by Rob Edwards, were promoted to the English Premier League in 2023 for the first time in their history? (Did their fans throw their hats in the air?)
6. A time to mourn: which 'saintly' team crashed out of the English Premier League at the end of the 2022-23 season, following a disastrous season in which they finished bottom?
7. A time to dance: which team, with no small amount of help from top goalscorer Victor Osimhen, were champions of the Serie A at the end of the 2022-2023 season?
8. A time to mourn: over in Germany, which team were relegated from the Bundesliga, finishing 17th with a massive goal difference of -36?
9. A time to dance: the Women's World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand in July and August 2023. Which team won the trophy for the first time?
10. A time to mourn: 24th July 2023 was a sad day for both Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest fans. Which two former players - one of whom also managed Wednesday - died on that day? (Hint: Del Boy and Rodney might know.)
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