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Soccer From the 1990s Trivia Quiz

Think you know soccer history from the 1990s? Try to remember these sometimes less evident highlights, players, and winners. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by bvnunen. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bvnunen

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,091

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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458

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Question 1 of 10

1. This English striker teamed up with Robbie Fowler and Ian Rush at Liverpool from 1995-1997 and scored almost 100 career Premier League goals for multiple teams. He ended his career in Spain in 2001 after which he attempted to go into entertainment with a role in Basic Instinct 2. Who is this former footballer? Hint

Jamie Redknapp

Les Ferdinand

John Barnes

Stan Collymore

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Congolese left winger started his career at AJAX in 1994 and played 25 caps for the Dutch U-21 team. After a couple years at Bordeaux, he shipped to Malaga, Atletico Madrid, Man City, Trabzonspor, AZ, Seoul, and Willem II. Who are we talking about? Hint

Finidi George

Nordin Wooter

Frank De Boer

Kiki Musampa

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Question 3 of 10

3. The final of the Champions League in season 1997-98 was played in Amsterdam. Juventus appeared in their 3rd consecutive final, but were beaten by Real Madrid 1-0. Do you remember who scored the winning goal? Hint

Predrag Mijatovic

Davor Suker

Luis Figo

Raul

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first Champions League under that name was organized in 1992-93 and was won by Marseille. Basile Boli headed home the victory for the French side, beating AC Milan 1-0. What was the name of the Belgian coach of Marseille at that time? Hint

Raymond Goethals

Louis Van Gaal

Eric Gerets

Guy Thys

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Question 5 of 10

5. World Cup 1994, USA: The first round match between Russia and Cameroon ended in a 6-1 victory for Russia. One player succeeded in scoring 5 times during this game, leading him to win the Golden Shoe (topscorer), tied with Hristo Stoichkov of Bulgaria. What is his name? Hint

Igor Balakov

Oleg Salenko

Yordan Letchkov

Dmitri Rachenko

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Question 6 of 10

6. Brazil won the 1994 World Cup by defeating Italy on penalties in the final. Do you remember who played the so-called 'small final' or the match for the 3rd place? Hint

Germany-Argentina

Romania-Bulgaria

Sweden-Bulgaria

Sweden-Romania

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Question 7 of 10

7. Not counting Samuel Eto'o, which of the following wasn't selected for Real Madrid's final in 2000, and who was the only player to have won the Champions League with 3 different clubs? Hint

Edgar Davids

Clarence Seedorf

Ronaldo

Paolo Maldini

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Question 8 of 10

8. Besides the hosts and later World Champions in 1998, France, this was the only other team to not have lost a single game in the entire tournament. They played 3 draws in the first round, which wasn't enough to qualify for the second round. Who were they? Hint

Belgium

Columbia

Norway

Mexico

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the World Cup of 1998, which player scored the most goals and took home the "Golden Shoe" award, while playing for Real Madrid at that time? Hint

Davor Suker

Gabriele Batistuta

Ronaldo

Zinedine Zidane

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1995, Real Zaragoza won the European Cup Winners Cup with a memorable last minute goal in extra time by a long range effort from about 45 meters out by Nayim, lobbing the opponent's goal keeper. Which team lost the final in such a dramatic way? Hint

F.C. Sevilla

Lazio Roma

Liverpool

Arsenal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Stan Collymore

Stan Collymore made 3 English caps, but never scored for his country.

Answer: Kiki Musampa

A product of the famous Ajax youth academy, his professional career started at the age of 17.

Answer: Predrag Mijatovic

This Montenegrin peaked in his career in Spain with Valencia and Real Madrid. After his football career, he became Director of Football at Real Madrid between 2006 and 2009.

Answer: Raymond Goethals

Goethals coached several top clubs (Sao Paolo, Hamburg, Bordeaux, Anderlecht) as well as the Belgian national team. His greatest acchievements were with Marseille, reaching the final of the European Cup in 1992, losing to Red Star Belgrade and winning the 1993 final.

Answer: Oleg Salenko

Remarkably, Oleg Salenko won the Golden Shoe with his team Russia being kicked out in the first round. He scored his sixth goal against Sweden.

6. Brazil won the 1994 World Cup by defeating Italy on penalties in the final. Do you remember who played the so-called 'small final' or the match for the 3rd place?

Answer: Sweden-Bulgaria

Sweden won the third place match by 4-0, scoring all goals before halftime.

7. Not counting Samuel Eto'o, which of the following wasn't selected for Real Madrid's final in 2000, and who was the only player to have won the Champions League with 3 different clubs?

Answer: Clarence Seedorf

He won his first with Ajax in 1996, his second with Real Madrid in 1998 and his third with AC Milan in 2003.

Answer: Belgium

Netherlands-Belgium: 0-0, Belgium-Mexico: 2-2, Belgium-South-Korea: 1-1.

9. In the World Cup of 1998, which player scored the most goals and took home the "Golden Shoe" award, while playing for Real Madrid at that time?

Answer: Davor Suker

Suker helped Croatia to become third overall in the 1998 World Cup by scoring 6 goals in 7 matches.

Answer: Arsenal

Goalkeeper David Seaman was surprised by the long range lob, and Arsenal lost the final.

Source: Author bvnunen

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