Only 23% of people can't spot footballer hiding among pink flamingos

08 March 2024 , 19:30

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A large amount of Brits can't solve the puzzle at all (see full image below) (Image: Live Football Tickets)

A footie-inspired brainteaser has got Brits scratching their heads and admitting defeat.

Puzzles and optical illusions are a great way to keep the kids entertained for a while, especially when they're refusing to play outside due to miserable UK weather. They're also a great way to boost your concentration and put your visual skills to the ultimate test.

Created in celebration of Lionel Messi's 'last minute equalizer against LA Galaxy', this tricky brain teaser is taking people an average of four whole minutes to crack. In fact, it is so difficult that almost a quarter (23 per cent) give up and throw in the towel before solving it.

How quickly can you find the hidden footballer? (Live Football Tickets)

Created by Live Football Tickets, all you have to do is spot the hidden GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) football player lurking amongst the flamingos. You can zoom in on your phone if it helps - but you're not getting any clues on this one.

If you've managed to crack the brain teaser: well done, you have the eyes of an eagle! Surrendering already? Scroll down to the bottom of the article for the answer... frustrating, isn't it?

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If the football puzzle was no match for someone with razor-sharp vision like yourself, it's time to get your 007 thinking caps on and tackle the UK spy agency's 'family-friendly' secret code. Created by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), this brainteaser is much harder than it looks.

Are you ready? Let's see how quickly you can work out which of the following words or phrases is the odd one out... You can check out the answers here.

• Catwoman
• Deus Ex Machina
• Parishioner
• Pyromania
• Scuba

Did you manage to solve the brain teaser? (Live Football Tickets)

ANSWER: The hidden football player is just below the middle, on the left-hand side.

Liam Gilliver