Answer: Juventus
Juventus won by one point over Inter while Lecce, Brescia, and SPAL, were relegated. Serie A was suspended from March 9 until June 20, with the season ending July 26.
From Quiz: 2019-20: Winners in a Losing Year
Answer: Arsenal
Founded in 1886, Arsenal's nickname refers to the founding of the club by a group of workers at the Royal Arsenal, an armanent factory in Woolwich, London, where guns and other weapons were made.
The team has been a member of England's elite league, the Premier League for decades and is among the forces to be reckoned with in Europe. The team was the second in English football to finish the league without losing a match, in the 2003/2004 season. They were coached for over 20 years by one of the longest serving coaches in the EPL, Arsene Wenger who led them through their invincible season. He also gained many accolades, although the UEFA Champions League remained elusive.
From Quiz: Football Team Nicknames
Answer: Celtic
Feyenoord's first entry into the European Cup came in the 1961-62 season, when they failed to get past the first round. The 1969-70 season saw their fourth attempt to win Europe's top prize, in which they were able to get past clubs from Iceland, Italy, East Germany and Poland to reach the final, where they faced Scottish champions Celtic. The game, played at the San Siro stadium in Milan on 6 May 1970 saw Feyenoord win 2-1, becoming the first Dutch club to win a European trophy, the year after their bitter rivals Ajax had failed to win the same competition. Entering the following season's competition as holders, Feyenoord were subsequently beaten in the first round.
From Quiz: They've (Almost) Won The Lot!
Answer: Panathinaikos
Ajax had made their first appearance in the European Cup final in 1969, where they had been defeated by Italian side AC Milan. Two years later, at the end of the 1970-71 season, the club reached the final for a second time, having defeated opponents from Albania, Switzerland, Scotland and Spain en route. The final was played on 2 June 1971 at Wembley Stadium in London, with Ajax beating Greek champions Panathinaikos, who were appearing in their first final, by two goals to nil. Ajax's triumph was the first of three successive victories in the European Cup, with the club going on to beat Italian sides Inter and Juventus in 1972 and 1973 respectively.
From Quiz: They've Won The Lot!
Answer: Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town, from the East Anglian county of Suffolk, had spent most of their league existence in Division Three (South), but the appointment of Alf Ramsey as manager in 1955 saw an upturn in their fortunes. They were promoted to the top flight for the very first time in 1961, and, incredibly, won the league in their first season amongst the "big boys". Ray Crawford bagged 33 goals as they finished three points ahead of Burnley.
None of the other three teams won the league during the 20th century.
From Quiz: One-hit Wonders of the 20th Century
Answer: Eduard Streltsov
There has been a lot of debate and confusion over what actually happened in 1958. Streltsov (nicknamed the 'Russian Pele'), and two of his teammates (Tatushin and Ogonkov) were arrested and charged with raping a woman named Marina Lebedeva. One story goes that Streltsov was told by the powers above him that he would be allowed to play in the World Cup if he confessed to the incident. He maintained his innocence in writings to his family but confessed, believing that he would be allowed to play. He was sentenced to 12 years in labor camps, but later was released after 5 years. Ogonkov and Tatushin both received bans from playing for the national team also. He reclaimed a place in the national team by 1966. The lack of transparency in the whole saga could have cost the Soviet Union a much better finish in the 1958 World Cup. Igor Netto played in the 1956 Olympic winning team, as well as in the team that reached the quarterfinals of the 1958 World Cup. Lev Yashin (known as the 'Black Spider') was a key goalkeeper for the national team, and along with playing in 1958. He helped the Soviet Union to claim the 1960 European Nation's Cup. Oleg Blokhin played for the national team between 1972 and 1988, having scored 42 goals in 112 appearances.
From Quiz: Eastern European Football Stories
Answer: Maycon Calijuri
Maycon was supposed to join other Polish team, Slask Wroclaw, but was convinced to join Jagiellonia instead.
From Quiz: Polish Football Transfers: 2010
Answer: Cup Winners Cup
Slovan was the only team from the former Czechoslovakia which won one of the major European trophies. Also they were the third team from Central Europe to win an European Trophy. The final was held in Basel, Switzerland.
From Quiz: Football in Slovakia
Answer: Lubomir Moravcik
All of the above mentioned players played for Celtic. Stanislav Varga - a former Slovak centre-back (played for Celtic in 2003-06), Stiliyan Petrov - a Bulgarian midfielder, and Rudi Vata - a former Albanian defender.
From Quiz: Slovak Footballers
Answer: Derby
It is a Glaswegian derby between arch-rivals Celtic and Glasgow Rangers. They say the noise during the game is so intense that it is almost impossible to communicate properly on the pitch.
From Quiz: A Hodgepodge of Soccer
Answer: Barcelona
Ronaldo only played in Barcelona for one season, scoring 34 goals in 37 appearances.
From Quiz: The European Golden Boot
Answer: By being elevated to the top of their qualifying group because Yugoslavia was disqualified when war broke out
Denmark qualified because Yugoslavia were excluded due to the outbreak of war. Yugoslavia had finished top of their qualifying group, but when they were excluded, Denmark were elevated to group winners and then went on to win 2-0 against Germany in the final.
From Quiz: Euro Football
Answer: Aranycsapat
Literally, "aranycsapat" means gold troop, band, or group. The other three words listed mean gold star (aranycsillag), gold tap (aranycsap), and gold tile (aranycsempe).
From Quiz: The Golden Team
Answer: Celtic
In 1967, Celtic FC of Glasgow, Scotland shook the football world with a spectacular 2-1 win. Inter Milan were looking to add to their 2 previous European Cup wins, and went into the game expecting an easy enough match. But Celtic showed that they were no push-overs and ended up becoming the first British team ever to live the European Cup.
From Quiz: European Football: Past Winners
Answer: Italy and West Germany
The 1938 World Cup final ended with a score of 4:2, in favor of Italy, and the 1954 World Cup final ended with a score of 3:2, in favor of West Germany. During Hungary's prime(1938-1958), Brazil and Argentina never beat Hungary.
From Quiz: History of Hungarian Soccer
Answer: Germany
Played on 10th July 1994 in New York, Bulgaria won 2-1. Germany took the lead through a Matthaus penalty, before Stoichkov's 76th minute freekick levelled the score. Jordan Lechkov, the famous bald-headed playmaker, scored the winner with a marvellous header 3 minutes later
From Quiz: Bulgarian Soccer
Answer: Brian Deane
Brian Deane scored the first ever Premier League goal for Sheffield United against Manchester United. The first televised goal, on Sky Sports, was scored by Teddy Sheringham for Nottingham Forest against Liverpool.
From Quiz: European Football Players & Clubs
Answer: Yellow
In nearly all matches, the Croatians play in a red-white checked top with blue shorts. However the blue shirt with red and white squares in the middle is also worn.
From Quiz: Croatian Soccer
Answer: FC Tirol
FC Tirol finished 1st on 75pts, Strum Graz finished in 2nd place on 65pts, Grazer AK finished in 3rd place with 63pts, and Austria Wien finished in 4th place on 53pts.
From Quiz: European Football Knowledge
Answer: Ari Hjelm
Ari Hjelm is still one of the greatest Finnish players, and so he got the nickname "Zico".
From Quiz: Finnish Football
Answer: Turkey
Galatasaray are from Istanbul, with their fiercest rivals being Fenerbahce. They won the UEFA Cup in season 1999-2000. Star players who have played for the Turks include goalkeeper Taffarel, midfielder Hagi, midfielder Tugay and striker Hakan Suker.
From Quiz: Guess The Country
Answer: Real Madrid
Santiago Bernabeu is one of the largest stadiums in Europe.
From Quiz: European Football Clubs
Answer: Gianluigi Buffon
Chimenti was Buffon's substitute.
From Quiz: Football in Europe
Answer: Bari
Roma, Juventus, Milan and Internazionale were all linked with a move for the 18-year-old, who was banned in September 2000 from talking to the press about his future by Bari president Vincenzo Mattarese. In February 2001, all seemed to become clear when Roma president Franco Sensi confirmed that he had signed the forward on a five-year deal. Cassano labelled the claim 'a lie', but Sensi stuck to his guns and reiterated his comments the following month.
From Quiz: European Challenge III
Answer: Panathinaikos
Henriksen was named Footballer Of The Year 2000 in Denmark. He played in France 98 and Euro 2000. Panathinaikos signed him from AB in 1999.
From Quiz: European Challenge II
Answer: Libuda
The final took place in Hampden Park, Glasgow (att 41,000). After 90 minutes, the score was 1-1. After 109 minutes Libuda scored the winning goal for Borussia.
From Quiz: Cup Winners Cup Finals
Answer: Belgium
Anderlecht are Belgium's most successful club, and come from Brussels.
From Quiz: Europena 'A' Teams
Answer: Donkeys
From Quiz: European Challenge I
Answer: Wacker
It's more commonly referred to as Admira Wacker.
From Quiz: European Soccer Tour
Answer: England
Anyone who said Britain needs to be slapped :)
From Quiz: European Football
Answer: 3
Real Madrid (winners), Valencia (runners-up) and Barcelona.
From Quiz: European Football
Answer: Manchester United
1999 was the second time United won the Cup, having also won it back in 1968.
From Quiz: European Football
Answer: Barcelona
FC Barcelona, one of the most popular football teams in the world, is also known as the Blaugrana. This refers to their traditional blue and deep red striped jersey ... "blau" is Catalan for blue while "grana" is Catalan for deep red.
Barcelona's trophy case is loaded with an assortment of cups, ranging from the Spanish Liga to the Champions League. Lionel Messi is considered by many as the greatest of their players, and has spent a good portion of his illustrious career with the successful Catalans. Apart from Messi and Cruyff, Barcelona's legendary employees include Ronaldinho, Iniesta, David Villa and many more.
From Quiz: Football Team Nicknames
Answer: A.C. Milan
One of the most popular football clubs in the world, and certainly in Italy, A.C. Milan has a very rich history. They were founded in 1899 and have played in Serie A, the top flight of the Italian football leagues, for nearly all of that time. Their nickname, the 'Rossoneri', is based on the red and black home kits that they wear. They play their home games at the legendary San Siro Stadium. They have a vicious rivalry with their crosstown rivals, Inter Milan. These matches, the Derby della Madonnina, are very publicized and followed by many fans around the world.
Some notable A.C. Milan players over the years include Paolo Maldini, Ruud Gullit, Andriy Shevchenko, Frank Rijkaard, Alessandro Costacurta, Franco Baresi, Giovanni Trapattoni, Zvonimir Boban, Sebastiano Rossi, and many, many others.
From Quiz: Seeing Red
Answer: Real Madrid
Inter's first foray into the European Cup was in 1963-64, when they were able to negotiate a path all the way to the final, getting past clubs from England, France, Yugoslavia and West Germany before facing Spanish giants Real Madrid. The 1964 final was the ninth in the competition's history, and Real Madrid had played in six of the previous eight, winning the first five. In the final, played at the Praterstadion in Vienna on 27 May 1964, despite Real Madrid's pedigree, Inter ran out 3-1 winners to emulate their local rivals AC Milan, who had won the competition the previous year. Inter went on to retain the trophy the following season, in the process becoming the second side to win the European Cup in their own stadium.
From Quiz: They've (Almost) Won The Lot!
Answer: Atlético Madrid
Bayern Munich's appearance in the 1974 European Cup final was their first in the competition. The club defeated opponents from Sweden, East Germany, Bulgaria and Hungary en route to the final against Spanish champions Atlético Madrid, who were also appearing in their first final. The game, which was played at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels on 15 May 1974, ended in a 1-1 draw. As a result, a replay was held two days later; this saw Bayern run out convincing winners 4-0. Bayern's victory was the first of three successive titles for the club in the European Cup, with English club Leeds United and French side Saint-Étienne beaten in 1975 and 1976 respectively.
From Quiz: They've Won The Lot!
Answer: RC Strasbourg
Racing Club Strasbourg had only two French Cups to their name when former player Gilbert Gress took over the reigns as manager in 1977. A third-place finish in 1977-78 was surpassed the following season, when the team from Alsace won their first-ever French title, finishing two points ahead of Nantes and Saint Etienne.
Nice, Bordeaux and Lille all won multiple titles in the 20th century.
From Quiz: One-hit Wonders of the 20th Century
Answer: He scored with a header from 40 yards out
Voted as the UEFA Golden Player of Azerbaijan for the previous fifty years in 2003, Anatoly Banishevsky was a one-club player. He played for Neftchi Baku from 1963 until 1978. In terms of his international career, he went on to help the Soviet Union to reach the semi-finals of the 1966 World Cup in England and to second place in the 1972 European Nation's Cup in Belgium. He scored 19 goals in 50 appearances for the Soviet Union. FK Masalli in Azerbaijan re-named their stadium after Anatoly. He was a guiding light to Neftchi Baku, particularly when helping the team to third place in the Soviet top league in 1966.
From Quiz: Eastern European Football Stories
Answer: red & white
Even though white shirt and black shorts used to be the traditional kit, the national team plays in red and white.
From Quiz: Football in Austria