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Quiz about UK Soccer Mix
Quiz about UK Soccer Mix

UK Soccer Mix Trivia Quiz


Just a mixed football (soccer) quiz to test your football knowledge. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by amazingred14. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
amazingred14
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
310,961
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1073
Last 3 plays: Guest 118 (6/10), Bgi66 (7/10), Guest 1 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which club employed the three top paid players in the world in 2003? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who said one of his favorite childhood memories was frightening away fans in Manchester City's Kippax stand? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which league club had the first female General Manager? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which World Cup hero did Matt Busby call, "As near to perfection as man and player as it is possible to be"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which League Two club sank to the conference after they finshed 2nd last in the 2002-03 season, even with Uri Geller on its board, and Michael Jackson as an honorary director? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which clubs blue and claret shirt was emblazoned with the words 'Dagenham Motors' from 1993 to 1997? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which Uruguayan city was Centenario stadium built to host the first World Cup in 1930? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which goalkeeper was reportedly the bargain of the season when he went to Manchester City in 2004? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Why was 16 yards of tape required in early soccer matches? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What colour was the ball when England beat West Germany 4-2 at in the 1966 World Cup final? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which club employed the three top paid players in the world in 2003?

Answer: Real Madrid

Real Madrid has won the Champions League many times, and has also had some great players including Raul Ronaldo and Zidane. They also broke the world record transfer fee in July 2009 when Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Real from Manchester United.
2. Who said one of his favorite childhood memories was frightening away fans in Manchester City's Kippax stand?

Answer: Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher is the lead guitarist in the band Oasis.
3. Which league club had the first female General Manager?

Answer: Reading

Annie Bassett was the first-ever General Manager for an English team, when she was appointed to Reading AFC in 1988.
4. Which World Cup hero did Matt Busby call, "As near to perfection as man and player as it is possible to be"?

Answer: Bobby Charlton

Bobby Charlton was a player under Matt Busby during the Munich air crash that killed seven Manchester United players in 1958.
5. Which League Two club sank to the conference after they finshed 2nd last in the 2002-03 season, even with Uri Geller on its board, and Michael Jackson as an honorary director?

Answer: Exeter City

Exeter City's home ground has the same name as Newcastle nNited's home ground: St. James Park (they are not the same stadium).
6. Which clubs blue and claret shirt was emblazoned with the words 'Dagenham Motors' from 1993 to 1997?

Answer: West Ham United

West Ham United was managed by Harry Redknapp from 1994 to 2001. Former Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola, was appointed manager in 2008.
7. In which Uruguayan city was Centenario stadium built to host the first World Cup in 1930?

Answer: Montevideo

Uruguay was the first-ever team to win the World Cup in 1930, defeating Argentina 4-2. The United States finished third.
8. Which goalkeeper was reportedly the bargain of the season when he went to Manchester City in 2004?

Answer: David James

David James played for Liverpool in 1992. He made his debut with Aston Villa in 1999. David signed with Manchester City in January 2004 to replace the retired David Seaman. He later played for Portsmouth in 2006.
9. Why was 16 yards of tape required in early soccer matches?

Answer: To serve as a crossbar

Wood with a light metal wrap was later used to make the crossbar.
10. What colour was the ball when England beat West Germany 4-2 at in the 1966 World Cup final?

Answer: Orange

The leagues later changed to a white ball with the colour of their home kit striped around them.
Source: Author amazingred14

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