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Quiz about Soccer 101
Quiz about Soccer 101

Soccer 101 Trivia Quiz


This quiz will test your knowledge in soccer to your highest potential. The quiz displays questions from past present and future events. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by DaDiablo. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
DaDiablo
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
9,269
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3551
Last 3 plays: Guest 216 (5/10), Guest 94 (6/10), Guest 47 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which was the only player teamed up with Pele in the Brazilian National Team of the late 1960s and early 1970s and had a deformity in his legs? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. It is alleged that this country 'sold out' to Argentina in a 1978 World Cup Group 2 game. Who was it?

Answer: (One word. South American team)
Question 3 of 10
3. What two teams took part in the 1970 European Cup Finals? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where did Roberto Carlos of Brazil begin his career? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many countries participated in the 1954 World Cup? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The first International match was played between which two teams? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many matches were played in the 1998 World Cup? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What country and club team does Patrik Berger play for? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Batistuta is going to which Italian club for the 2000-2001 series A season? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who missed the penalty kick for Italy in the finals of the 1994 World cup, which gave victory and the championship to Brazil? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which was the only player teamed up with Pele in the Brazilian National Team of the late 1960s and early 1970s and had a deformity in his legs?

Answer: Garrincha

Garrincha had one uneven leg and the other was crooked.
2. It is alleged that this country 'sold out' to Argentina in a 1978 World Cup Group 2 game. Who was it?

Answer: Peru

Peru 'sold out' to Argentina in the 1978 World Cup because Argentina needed 7 goals to qualify and it was 'obvious' that Peru had sold out.
Argentina needed a 4 goals difference against Peru to come ahead of Brazil who played earlier and beat Poland 3 -1. They scored 6-0 and Brazil went to 3rd place, being the only undefeated team in the tournament, as Argentina lost to Italy 1-0, during the group phase.
3. What two teams took part in the 1970 European Cup Finals?

Answer: Glasgow Celtic and Feyenoord

Glasgow Celtic lost to Feyenoord 2-1 in the final of the 1970 European Cup.
4. Where did Roberto Carlos of Brazil begin his career?

Answer: Union San Juan de Araras

Roberto Carlos played with San Juan de Araras in 1991-1992.
5. How many countries participated in the 1954 World Cup?

Answer: 16

There were 16 countries at the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland.
6. The first International match was played between which two teams?

Answer: England and Scotland

The first International match was played between England and Scotland, the scoreline was 0-0.
7. How many matches were played in the 1998 World Cup?

Answer: 64

A total of 64 matches were played in the 1998 World Cup, spread across ten cities.
8. What country and club team does Patrik Berger play for?

Answer: Czech Republic, Liverpool

Patrik Berger is an attacking midfielder for the Czechs and Liverpool.
9. Batistuta is going to which Italian club for the 2000-2001 series A season?

Answer: Roma

Batistuta was going to Inter Milan but they didn't want to top Roma's price for him.
10. Who missed the penalty kick for Italy in the finals of the 1994 World cup, which gave victory and the championship to Brazil?

Answer: Roberto Baggio

In fact it was Roberto Baggio who lost Italy the championship.
Source: Author DaDiablo

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