Themed Quiz // 4
Welcome to our fourth Themed Quiz! Make sure you are wearing you club jersey and get started with these 10 Football Trivia Questions!
Theme: Football
05/08/2023
In what country was the first World Cup hosted?
Uruguay.
The first World Cup was hosted by Uruguay in 1930 and resulted in a victory for the home team, after beating Argentina by 4-2 in the final game.
By what clubs is the Old Firm derby disputed?
Rangers and Celtic.
The first game between these clubs happened in 1888. Since its first edition, the Glasgow derby has always been an emblematic face-off, also given the difference in the religious beliefs of the club founders – Anglican (Rangers) and Catholics (Celtic).
This list comprises the most recent winners of what competition?
Copa Sudamericana.
This competition organized by CONMEBOL was created in 2002 and is disputed yearly since then by South American clubs.
It is mostly seen as the second most relevant trophy in South America (just after Copa Libertadores).
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Who was the first player to be World and European champion both at club and international level?
Bixente Lizarazu.
The French left-back became the first player to achieve this milestone after winning the Champions League and Intercontinental Cup with Bayern Munich in 2001.
On an international level, Lizarazu won the World Cup 1998 and European Cup 2000.
What goalkeeper suffered the infamous "Hand of God" from Maradona?
Peter Shilton.
Two of the most recognizable goals in football history (“Hand of God”, and the dribbling solo goal by Maradona) were scored in the same game – Argentina vs England in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup.
The game was disputed in a tense environment between both nations, following the territorial dispute of the Falkland war that happened 4 years before.
What player name is missing from the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final?
Jorge Costa.
The Portuguese center-back, team captain during that same season, played most of his career for Porto. On an international level, Costa played for the National team on 50 games.
Who was the first player awarded with Ballon d'Or Féminin?
Ada Hegerberg.
While playing for Lyon, Hegerberg was awarded with the first Ballon d’Or Féminin in 2018.
Afterwards, the award was then attributed to Megan Rapinoe and two times to Alexia Putellas.
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What is the official name of the Maracanã Stadium?
Mário Filho
The most emblematic stadium in the country is named after this Brazilian sports journalist and writer (1908 – 1966). One of his most remarkable works is called “The negro in Brazilian football” – a book published in 1947 reflecting on the ascension of stars like Leonidas.
This stadium became known as “Maracanã” given its surrounding neighborhood and river names.
Can you guess this player?
Gervinho.
In addition, the 36 year-old Ivorian also counts with 88 international games and 23 goals.
What is the name of the official ball of the 2002 World Cup?
Fevernova.
Starting in 1970 with the “Telstar”, the World Cup has always been played with Adidas models – a different one per edition.
Bonus-fact: In 1930 the first half of the World Cup final was played with a “Tiento” ball model, and the second half with a “T-Model”. Following a previous agreement, the first ball was chosen by Argentina and the second one by Uruguay.
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