European Challenge III Trivia Quiz

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.

Answer: Paolo Maldini

Maldini is Mr AC Milan. In 2002 he was third on the club's all-time appearance list (with more than 400 games under his belt) behind Franco Baresi and Gianni Rivera. Maldini became only the second Italian, the first was former Italy coach Dino Zoff, to win 100 international caps when he played against Croatia, and he sailed way past Zoff's total of 112 international appearances after a qualifier against Hungary in September 2000.

Answer: 2000

As they celebrated their centenary in 2000, Ajax could bask in the glory of being one of the most famous clubs in Europe with a reputation for flowing, attacking football known throughout the world.

Answer: El Madrigal

Answer: 1971

Panathinaikos were founded in Athens in 1908. While the majority of league titles went to PAO between 1960 and 1972 it was their European adventures that made history under the management of Hungary and Real Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas. The 1970-71 European Cup provided PAO's fans with their finest hour. Panathinaikos reached the European Cup final in Wembley where they lost bravely by 2-0 to the famous Ajax.

Answer: Francesco Totti

Answer: False

In 1994 Ronaldo was only 17 years old, even though he went to USA he did not play in any Brazil's match. In 1998, as you know, he was Brazil's super-star.

Answer: Benfica

Will Jardel ever be recognised as one of Brazil's best forwards? He scores regularly enough to warrant consideration, but rarely breaks into his country's first team. The Fortaleza born hit-man consistently notches more than 30 goals per season and is one of the most prolific marksmen in Europe.

In the 6 years from 1996 he amassed over 100 goals, averaging 1.06 goals a game. In 1997-98 he hit 26 goals in 30 matches. And in 1999-00 he won both the World and European Golden Boots, crashing 36 goals in 32 outings.

Answer: Gheorghe Hagi

Papin was named in 1991, Gullit in 1987 and Rossi in 1982.

Answer: Maldini- Zoff- Facchetti

Paolo Maldini has played 121 times, Dino Zoff has played 112 times and Giacinto Facchetti 94 times. Baresi, Bergomi and Tardelli had played 81 times each, prior to the 2002 World Cup.

Answer: Perugia

Liverani joined Lazio from Perugia in September 2001. Within months, this midfielder of Somalian origin became the first black player to represent Italy when he made his international debut against South Africa.

Answer: Nigeria

Agali is a real crowd-pleaser with great technique. Despite his height, Agali is a good dribbler, has decent pace and is not afraid to make his physical presence felt. Made his debut for the Nigerian national team in January 2001 and scored the winner against Zambia in a African Nations' Cup qualifier.

Answer: Monaco

Raducioiu is one of football's great nomads, having played for seven teams in five countries. His most successful spell came early in his career when he stayed with Dinamo Bucharest for five seasons in a row between 1985 and 1990. Since then he has changed clubs at a rate of nearly one a season, the only exception a two-year stay at Espanyol.

He also represented Bari, Verona, Brescia, Milan, West Ham and Stuttgart at one time or another.

Answer: Auxerre

Born in 1981, Cisse made his first-team debut during the 1998-99 season. He is a strong and athletic forward with a powerful shot and got a prolonged run in the first team in 2000-01, in which he scored 15 goals.

Answer: True

Blessed with the knack of bagging vital goals at club and international level, Scholes has become something of a talisman for both Alex Ferguson and Kevin Keegan. He made his league debut with United in 1994, and by the following year was a regular in the side.

Answer: true

When Brazilian international striker Giovanni signed for Olympiakos in the summer of 1999 it sent a shock waves around Greece - signalling the club's intent to establish themselves among the European elite. The player was part of the squad that reached France' 98 and was a regular choice for then Brazil chief Mario Zagallo following his move to Athens in summer 1999.

Answer: Lazio

A powerful and pacy front-runner, Boksic signed for Middlesbrough in August 2000. The striker signed from Lazio where he had two spells. After joining in 1995 he played three seasons, then joined Juventus for one season before returning to the Stadio Olimpico.

Answer: Simone

Answer: Panathinaikos

The striker joined with the Athens club from Iraklis in June 2001.

Answer: Uruguay