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Marc Vivien Foe: A Tribute Trivia Quiz

The unexpected death of Marc Vivien Foe came as a shock to all soccer fans and I think it is only appropriate to pay tribute to this great player. Marc, this quiz is dedicated to you.

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

Author
WARZYCHA

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
150,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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298

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Foe born? Hint

3rd February, 1975

23rd April, 1975

1st May, 1975

11th March, 1975

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many appearances had Foe made for his national team? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. For which club did Foe start his playing career? Hint

Bastia

Bordeaux

Canon Yaounde

Lyon

4. Sir Alex Ferguson had been watching Foe for some time and was about to bring the player to Manchester but unfortunately, Marc broke his leg before the 1998 World Cup and so the transfer never occured?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was manager of West Ham when Foe was a player of the London club? Hint

Kevin Keegan

Graham Taylor

Glen Hoddle

Harry Redknapp

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Question 6 of 10

6. After the death of Foe, Manchester City decided to retire the number 25 shirt which was the number that Foe wore?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Foe got ill from malaria in 1999?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Manchester City signed Marc Vivien Foe from Lyon?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Foe played in two of the three matches that Cameroon had in the 2002 World Cup?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Marc Vivien Foe collapsed on the pitch in the Confederation Cup semi final in June 2003. Against which team did Cameroon play in the semi final? Hint

France

Colombia

Turkey

Japan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Foe born?

Answer: 1st May, 1975

Marc Vivien Foe was born on 1st May, 1975, in Nkolo, Cameroon.

2. How many appearances had Foe made for his national team?

Answer: 51

Marc Vivien Foe made his international debut for Cameroon when he was just 17 years old and had scored 6 goals throughout his career for the Lions (Cameroons' nickname).

3. For which club did Foe start his playing career?

Answer: Canon Yaounde

Canon Yaounde was Foe's first club in the Cameroonian League in 1994.

Answer: True

Foe did break his leg before the 1998 World Cup finals. Nevertheless, Alex Ferguson insisted on signing the player, however, West Ham emerged out of nowhere and took Foe to Upton Park.

5. Who was manager of West Ham when Foe was a player of the London club?

Answer: Harry Redknapp

Foe stayed only for a season and a half at Upton Park, and didn't perform as expected.

6. After the death of Foe, Manchester City decided to retire the number 25 shirt which was the number that Foe wore?

Answer: False

Foe wore the nuber 23 on his shirt, not the number 25. But it is true that his shirt number was retired. Moreover, Foe will never be forgotten from the Manchester City fans since he was the last player to net a goal at Maine Road, before City moved into their new stadium.

7. Foe got ill from malaria in 1999?

Answer: False

Marc contracted malaria in 2000, thus missing half a season with West Ham.

8. Manchester City signed Marc Vivien Foe from Lyon?

Answer: False

Manchester City took Foe on loan in 2002 from Lyon with the prospect of signing him permanently after the first season at the club. However, it seemed that Foe would be returning to Lyon since the two clubs couldn't find an agreement.

9. Foe played in two of the three matches that Cameroon had in the 2002 World Cup?

Answer: False

Foe played in all three matches and actually performed quite well. Little did he know that it was going to be his last World Cup...

10. Marc Vivien Foe collapsed on the pitch in the Confederation Cup semi final in June 2003. Against which team did Cameroon play in the semi final?

Answer: Colombia

Foe died a tragic death and was mourned worldwide from all soccer fans. Although Foe was tired, he didn't want to be substituted even though he had been advised to. He wished to play till the end, to help his teammates. In the Confederation Cup semi final between France and Turkey, when French striker Thierry Henry scored a goal, he pointed his finger towards the sky, dedicating the goal to Foe. Mallorca striker Eto also dedicated his first goal in the Spanish Cup final to his teammate in the Cameroon squad. Cameroon players are nicknamed Lions. Marc Vivien Foe lived like a Lion, played like a Lion, fought like a Lion and died like a Lion. We will never forget you.

Source: Author WARZYCHA

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