Most iconic international football partnerships of all time unveiled in study

The most iconic international football partnerships of all time are Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry, Ronaldo and Rivaldo - and Pelé and Garrincha. A poll, of 2,000 footie fans, found 15% loved the Dutch maestros Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit, and one in 20 admired the Italian defensive duo of Gianluigi Buffon and Fabio Cannavaro.

But the highest-ranking English duo were Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, both part of England’s ‘Golden Generation’. Having a good understanding (65%) and complimenting each other well (61%) were the crucial factors which make a good duo. While 36% simply want to see a footballing pair having fun together, on and off the field.

A spokesperson for Domino's, which is unveiling The Perfect Match IPA beer in partnership with BrewDog ahead of the launch of the Euros, said: “As the top scorer when it comes to pizza, we wanted to create the perfect match for fans this football season.

“We know what a good partnership needs - Just as our research shows, a good understanding and complimenting each other well are key factors in making it work. Let’s hope our home teams can do the same.”

Having somewhere comfy to sit (27%), being with friends and family (16%) and having a refreshing drink (12%) were the top factors in creating the perfect watching conditions.

And enjoying a pizza (35%) with the game was the top food option, ahead of burger and fries (31%) – whilst a beer (44%) was the top beverage of choice.