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Fun Footietastic Trivia Quiz

I love football and thought I would let everyone have fun, and also learn new information off my quiz. Just make sure you have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by roories. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
roories

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,368

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
446

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2004, who became the youngest player to score in the European Championships, breaking another players record that was broken earlier in the tournament? Hint

Wayne Rooney

Fernando Torres

Dragan Stojkovic

Johan Vonlanthen

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the very first World Cup, who scored the winning goal to give the cup to the host nation? Hint

Castro

Stabile

Pablo Dorado

Ghiggia

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Question 3 of 10

3. The European Cup-Winners Cup finished in 1999, but who was the last team to lift the Cup? Hint

Fiorentina

Chelsea

Mallorca

Lazio

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which London Teams Books was David Beckham on as a Youth Player? Hint

Arsenal

Chelsea

Charlton

Tottenham

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first player to score a hat trick in a World Cup final? Hint

Pele

Sir Geoff Hurst

Jurgen Klinsman

Sir Stanley Matthews

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Question 6 of 10

6. Manchester United's treble winning season was a big occasion in English football, but when was the last time they won the European Cup prior to that? Hint

1956

1973

1968

1987

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Premierships power seems to be shifting down to London with Chelsea and Arsenal the two top teams. Who was the first London team to win the English Championship? Hint

Crystal Palace

Chelsea

Milwall

Arsenal

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Peruvian footballer in the Premiership? Hint

Nolberto Solano

Teofilo Cubillas

Ramon Quiroga

Paulo Wanchope

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Jay Jay Okochas real name? Hint

Augustine Okocha

Jafemi Okocha

Jay-Jay Okoronkwo

Obafemi Okoronkwo

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which goalkeeper was well known for his making of his own jerseys, more so then his goalkeeping ability? Hint

Jorge Campos

Alberto da Costa Pereira

Jose Luis Chilavert

Sergio Javier Goycochea

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2004, who became the youngest player to score in the European Championships, breaking another players record that was broken earlier in the tournament?

Answer: Johan Vonlanthen

Johan Vonlanthen broke Wayne Rooneys record against France in the 2004 European Championships hosted in Portugal. Rooney only broke the record himself one game earlier in the same championships, scoring against Vonlanthens team Switzerland and beating Dragan Stojkovics record from 1984.

2. In the very first World Cup, who scored the winning goal to give the cup to the host nation?

Answer: Castro

Castro may have scored the winning goal for Uruguay, but it was the Argentines who finished with top scorer. Uruguay won the first world cup and never got a chance to defend their title, not being entered in the tournament again until 1950 where they beat Brazil in the Final.

3. The European Cup-Winners Cup finished in 1999, but who was the last team to lift the Cup?

Answer: Lazio

Lazio was awarded the Cup after beating Mallorca in the final. Chelsea came close to making double history that year of being the first team to win the Cup back to back and also the last team to win it, but was beaten by a late goal against Mallorca in the semi-finals.

4. Which London Teams Books was David Beckham on as a Youth Player?

Answer: Tottenham

David Beckham was signed as a youth player for Tottenham before he signed a professional contract with Manchester United back in 1992.

5. Who was the first player to score a hat trick in a World Cup final?

Answer: Sir Geoff Hurst

Although Hurst was well known for his cup final hat trick, he also had an impressive scoring record for West Ham, scoring 46 League Cup goals and also 23 in the FA Cup.

6. Manchester United's treble winning season was a big occasion in English football, but when was the last time they won the European Cup prior to that?

Answer: 1968

Manchester United took the lead in the 54th minute against Benfica, where the tie got taken into extra time. Man United ended up 4-1 winners with goals from Charlton 2, Best, and Kidd.

7. The Premierships power seems to be shifting down to London with Chelsea and Arsenal the two top teams. Who was the first London team to win the English Championship?

Answer: Arsenal

Arsenal won the English League in 1931 becoming the first London club to win it. The first Championship was won by Preston North End in 1889, so it took a London club 42 years too lift the Cup.

8. Who was the first Peruvian footballer in the Premiership?

Answer: Nolberto Solano

Nolberto Solano signed for Newcastle becoming the first Peruvian Footballer. Wanchope was also the first Costa Rica footballer in the English Leagues.

9. What is Jay Jay Okochas real name?

Answer: Augustine Okocha

Jay Jay Okocha has been well known since making his first appearance in the Premiership for Bolton Wanderers. He spent most of his playing career at Paris Saint Germain, and after several highlighted appearances for club and country, was snapped up by Sam Allardyce.

10. Which goalkeeper was well known for his making of his own jerseys, more so then his goalkeeping ability?

Answer: Jorge Campos

Jorge Campos the Ex-Mexican goalkeeper designed his own goalkeeping tops and also wore the number 9 on his back, which was unusual for most keepers but he also played upfront if needed too.

Source: Author roories

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