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Football for Dummies #6 Trivia Quiz

Yet more multiple choice questions for people with a passion for soccer. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
173,023

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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846

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Question 1 of 10

1. In a 2004 poll for Channel 4 Television in the UK, Gary Lineker was voted into England's greatest ever team. Which other striker made the squad? Hint

Geoff Hurst

Alan Shearer

Jimmy Greaves

Michael Owen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which player scored the first goal of Euro 2004? Hint

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Angelos Basinas (Greece)

Luis Figo (Portugal)

Giorgios Karagounis (Greece)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team did Steven Gerrard sign for in June, 2004? Hint

Barcelona

Chelsea

None of these

Manchester United

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these teams did Sir Bobby Robson never manage? Hint

Norwich City

Fulham

Ipswich Town

Newcastle United

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these players had the nickname 'Chopper'? Hint

Neil Ruddock

Ron Harris

Norman Hunter

Joe Jordan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these players was never involved in a transfer across the Pennines between Leeds United and Manchester United? Hint

Gordon Strachan

Rio Ferdinand

Alan Smith

Andrei Kanchelskis

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Question 7 of 10

7. What nationality is world-renowned referee, Pierluigi Collina? Hint

Spanish

Swiss

Dutch

Italian

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Diego Maradona's lesser-used middle name? Hint

Armando

Omar

Luis

Pablo

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the real name of West Ham United's Upton Park ground? Hint

Seymour Ground

Aragon Ground

Boleyn Ground

Parr Ground

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who scored the last ever goal for Manchester City at Maine Road ground before they moved to the City of Manchester Stadium? Hint

Robbie Fowler

Steve McManaman

Nicolas Anelka

Marc-Vivien Foe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In a 2004 poll for Channel 4 Television in the UK, Gary Lineker was voted into England's greatest ever team. Which other striker made the squad?

Answer: Alan Shearer

The team in full was: Sir Alf Ramsay (manager), Gordon Banks (goal), Stuart Pearce (left back), George Cohen (right back), Tony Adams & Bobby Moore (centre backs), Tom Finney (left wing), David Beckham (right wing), Paul Gascoigne & Bobby Charlton (centre midfield), Alan Shearer & Gary Lineker (strikers). The poll left out such greats as Bryan Robson, Duncan Edwards, and Jack Charlton.

2. Which player scored the first goal of Euro 2004?

Answer: Giorgios Karagounis (Greece)

In a game that stunned the hosts, Greece won 2-1. Karagounis scored after 7 minutes, and the lead was doubled in the 51st after Basinas scored from the penalty spot. Ronaldo got a consolation for Portugal in the last minute of play.

3. Which team did Steven Gerrard sign for in June, 2004?

Answer: None of these

Gerrard opted to stay with the Anfield Road club, instead of a widely tipped move to Stamford Bridge and Chelsea.

4. Which of these teams did Sir Bobby Robson never manage?

Answer: Norwich City

Robson was manager of Fulham for 10 months in 1968. In 1969, he took over the hot seat at Ipswich, and stayed until 1982. Between 1982 and 1999, Robson had spells at PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona and England. In 1999, he became the manager of Newcastle United.

5. Which of these players had the nickname 'Chopper'?

Answer: Ron Harris

Ron 'Chopper' Harris became a legend at Chelsea for his aggressive style of play. Neil Ruddock had the nickname of 'Razor', Norman Hunter was 'bite yer legs', and Joe Jordan was known as 'Jaws'.

6. Which of these players was never involved in a transfer across the Pennines between Leeds United and Manchester United?

Answer: Andrei Kanchelskis

Strachan moved from Manchester United to Leeds in 1989, and stayed until 1995. Alan Smith signed for the Old Trafford outfit in May, 2004. Rio Ferdinand moved to Manchester United in July, 2002.

7. What nationality is world-renowned referee, Pierluigi Collina?

Answer: Italian

Collina was regarded by many as the best referee in the world, and officiated his last game for UEFA in Euro 2004. His other career highlights include the 1999 European Champions League final.

8. What was Diego Maradona's lesser-used middle name?

Answer: Armando

While Armando was indeed Maradona's middle name, Luis was Jose Brown's, Omar was Gabriel Batistuta's, and Pablo was Juan Sorin's.

9. What is the real name of West Ham United's Upton Park ground?

Answer: Boleyn Ground

East London's West Ham United began playing at the Boleyn Ground in 1903, after leaving the Memorial Recreation Ground.

10. Who scored the last ever goal for Manchester City at Maine Road ground before they moved to the City of Manchester Stadium?

Answer: Marc-Vivien Foe

Foe scored twice as City beat Sunderland 3-0. Shortly afterwards, he died on the pitch playing for Cameroon, and City have since retired his squad number.

Source: Author silverginger

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