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Football for Dummies #8

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Football for Dummies 8 game quiz
"More questions for people with a passion for soccer. This quiz deals with notable achievements by players. Good luck!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Which of the following is Paul Gascoigne most famous for in England's 1990 World Cup semi-final game?
    He broke his foot
    Played in every England game, but was dropped for the semi-final game
    Gave away a penalty, resulting in an England loss
    Booked, meaning he would miss the final if England progressed


2. Which of these is Dino Zoff famous for?
    Became the first goalkeeper to be sent off in a World Cup final
    Held aloft the World Cup at the age of 40 as Italy's captain
    First goalkeeper to be substituted in a World Cup final
    Became the first goalkeeper to score a goal in the World Cup finals


3. Kevin Moran is most famous for which of the following?
    First man to be sent off in an FA Cup final
    First man to play for Ireland and England
    Scored the first penalty in an FA Cup final
    He was sold, then bought back by the club just 3 days later


4. Which of these is Mike Newell famous for in a Champions League game?
    Set the record for the fastest hat-trick
    Scored two own-goals
    Scored a goal, then was sent off
    Punched the referee


5. Which of these players did NOT gain notoriety by failing a drugs test?
    Adrian Mutu
    Rio Ferdinand
    Diego Maradona
    Jaap Stam


6. Ian Wright is most famous for beating Cliff bastin's Arsenal goalscoring record?
    True
    False


7. Which of these is Brian Clough most famous for?
    Led Derby County to two successive League titles
    Led Nottingham Forest to two successive European Cups
    Led Leeds United to two successive FA Cups
    Led Brighton from the old 4th Division to top flight football


8. Which of these is Gary Lineker most famous for?
    Set a record of 48 goals for England
    He was never booked or sent off in a professional game
    Captained England in every game he played
    Scored an hat-trick on his England debut


9. Which of the following is Jean-marc Bosman most famous for?
    Played and managed his national team
    He was sent off three times in a row
    He effectively created the free trade of players within Europe
    Scored 5 times in 30 minutes of a League game


10. Eric Cantona is most famous for attacking a Swindon Town supporter, after the Frenchman had been sent off.
    True
    False


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Compiled Jun 18 13