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Can you guess the famous sports stars in this tricky emoji quiz – how many can YOU name in a minute?

WE’VE all been missing sports after coronavirus left events postponed or cancelled, so if you’re desperate for some gaming action why not test yourself on this tricky quiz. 

Brits are being challenged to name the sports stars from the emojis, but it’s not as easy as it looks. 

There are 12 athletes to name, from various fields including golf, tennis and football - so only a true sports fan will be able to get them all right. 

Some of the questions are in a ‘say what you see’ format, while others are more cryptic. 

The quiz was devised by UK-based betting company , but the stars they’ve picked are from around the world. 

If you’re stuck over the answers, fear not as we’ve included the full list at the bottom. 

1.

Number one is a more of a say-what-you-see question - and we reckon ths one is pretty easy
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Number one is a more of a say-what-you-see question - and we reckon ths one is pretty easyCredit: OddsMonkey

2.

Another visual clue here, so say what you see
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Another visual clue here, so say what you seeCredit: OddsMonkey

3.

It might not be the exact planet, but it serves as a clue
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It might not be the exact planet, but it serves as a clueCredit: OddsMonkey

4.

We can tell you that this one isn't Tiger King
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We can tell you that this one isn't Tiger KingCredit: OddsMonkey

5.

This one is tricky, you really need to know your sport stars' backgrounds
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This one is tricky, you really need to know your sport stars' backgroundsCredit: OddsMonkey

6.

We reckon the flag is a dead giveaway for this one
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We reckon the flag is a dead giveaway for this oneCredit: OddsMonkey

7.

The emoji face is probably the biggest clue to this athlete's identity
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The emoji face is probably the biggest clue to this athlete's identityCredit: OddsMonkey

8.

You'll need to cast your mind back to the sports stars of yesteryear to guess this one
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You'll need to cast your mind back to the sports stars of yesteryear to guess this oneCredit: OddsMonkey

9.

We'll admit this one is probably the toughest of the lot
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We'll admit this one is probably the toughest of the lotCredit: OddsMonkey

10.

We reckon the date emoji gives this one away immediately
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We reckon the date emoji gives this one away immediately Credit: OddsMonkey

11.

Unfortunately this athlete isn't also a singer - it's a say-what-you-see question again
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Unfortunately this athlete isn't also a singer - it's a say-what-you-see question againCredit: OddsMonkey

12.

This sport star isn't a carnivore - try and think what these emojis represent
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This sport star isn't a carnivore - try and think what these emojis representCredit: OddsMonkey

Famous athlete answers

1. Usain Bolt

2. Wayne Rooney 

3. Venus Williams 

4. Tiger Woods 

5. Conor McGregor 

6. Andy Murray 

7. Tyson Fury 

8. Billie Jean King 

9. Cristiano Ronaldo

10. Floyd Mayweather 

11. Mike Tyson 

12. Ian Botham

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