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Know Your Soccer Jerseys? Trivia Quiz

A mixed bag of quirky kit related questions, some harder than others, that will test the memory of even the most avid soccer fans.

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

Author
mike_eleven

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,948

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Italian squad has worn a predominatly pink kit for 100 years? Hint

Reggina

Palermo

Genoa

Napoli

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following teams does not feature a black and white striped pattern on their primary jersey? Hint

Juventus

PSV Eindhoven

AC Siena

Newcastle United

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Euro 2008 qualifying, the Scottish national team sported kits designed by which of the following companies? Hint

Lotto

Umbro

Puma

Diadora

4. During the 1995-96 English Premier League season, Manchester United's away kit became infamous when they failed to muster a win while wearing it, even receiving criticism from manager Alex Ferguson. What colour was this notorious strip? Hint

Green

Brown

Yellow

Grey

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Question 5 of 10

5. Major League Soccer: New York Red Bulls wear a predominantly red shirt with its home kit.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Team Cameroon wore shirts designed by Puma at the 2002 African Cup of Nations that were promptly banned by FIFA. What was unique about the jerseys? Hint

Featured a sleeveless design

Were almost transparent

Fell apart very easily

Had to be buttoned up

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following beer companies sponsored the jerseys of Rangers FC of the Scottish Premier League during the 2007-08 season? Hint

Heineken

Budweiser

Carlsberg

Carling

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these teams do not wear a yellow home jersey? Hint

AEK Athens

AS Monaco

Villarreal CF

Borussia Dortmund

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following national teams wear green and white kits? Hint

Colombia

Cyprus

Saudi Arabia

South Korea

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Welsh national team had jerseys designed by Kappa in 2008.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Italian squad has worn a predominatly pink kit for 100 years?

Answer: Palermo

The unique colour was first featured on February 27, 1907. Since then, Palermo have experimented with many different designs and colours but ultimately have retained their traditional pink.

2. Which of the following teams does not feature a black and white striped pattern on their primary jersey?

Answer: PSV Eindhoven

Juventus and Siena are two of three italian teams (the other being Udinese) to sport black and white stripes, and Newcastle has being doing the same since 1894. PSV on the other hand has opted for a red and white striped pattern.

3. In Euro 2008 qualifying, the Scottish national team sported kits designed by which of the following companies?

Answer: Diadora

Although they were unable to qualify for the final tournament, Scotland sported some flashy outfits from Diadora during their hard fought qualification run.

Answer: Grey

It was well publicized that manager Alex Ferguson despised the kit, citing that it didn't stand out well and was difficult to spot on the pitch. He even decided to change into Manchester's blue third kit at halftime one game when they were down 3-0. They eventually lost 3-1.

5. Major League Soccer: New York Red Bulls wear a predominantly red shirt with its home kit.

Answer: False

Despite being named Red Bull New York after their energy drink sponsor, their home kit is white with red shorts, and their away kit is all blue. Neither of their kits feature red as a main colour.

6. Team Cameroon wore shirts designed by Puma at the 2002 African Cup of Nations that were promptly banned by FIFA. What was unique about the jerseys?

Answer: Featured a sleeveless design

After the ban of the kits, Puma made one-piece kits for Cameroon which FIFA also shot down and deducted six points from Cameroon. The points were later restored after a legal battle.

7. Which of the following beer companies sponsored the jerseys of Rangers FC of the Scottish Premier League during the 2007-08 season?

Answer: Carling

Rangers' jerseys were manufacutured by Umbro and featured a logo of a different beer company (McEwan's), for nearly the entire duration of the 1990s.

8. Which of these teams do not wear a yellow home jersey?

Answer: AS Monaco

AS Monaco wore traditional Monegasque colours, red and white, while the other three teams have worn yellow throughout the majority of their respective history.

9. Which of the following national teams wear green and white kits?

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Cyprus wera an all blue kit. South Korea are red and white and Colombia have the yellow, blue, and red colours taken from their national flag.

10. The Welsh national team had jerseys designed by Kappa in 2008.

Answer: True

This fact is similar to the Scottish team who wore jerseys made by another Italian clothing company (Diadora). All other teams in the UK, as well as Ireland, wore kits made by the Enlish-based company Umbro.

Source: Author mike_eleven

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