Soccer Trivia Quiz # 130
This is Soccer Quiz # 130, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Soccer Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Soccer Question 1
World Soccer Stadiums - Which was mundialist Sydney FC´s stadium?
The correct answer is 'Aussie Stadium'
Sydney Roosters, South Sydney, Waratahs and Sydney FC all played in the Aussie Stadium, founded in 1988. Telstra was the national stadium and home for Sydney Swans and Bulldogs. Energy Australia was home Newcastle Kings and Jets. Toyota Park was home for Cronulla Sharks.
Soccer Question 2
World Cup Soccer - Who were the winners of the first World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Uruguay'
Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the final.
Soccer Question 3
Soccer Players With an 'I'? - Which of these players played for the two fiercest rivals and biggest clubs in Turkey, Galatasaray and Besiktas?
The correct answer is 'Adrian Ilie'
Adrian Ilie was born in Craiova, Romania, on 22nd April, 1974. During his career, he played for Steaua Bucharest, Galatasaray, Real Sociedad, Valencia, Alaves, and Besiktas. Ilie played in 38 games for his country, and scored 12 goals. Ilie retired from the game in 2004.
Soccer Question 4
Names Of Soccer Players - What's the name of Mendieta the strong Lazio and Spain player?
The correct answer is 'Gaizka'
Soccer Question 5
Man Made Disasters in World History I - One unfortunate side effect of the mass popularity of soccer are the riots that have accompanied some of the games. The deadliest soccer riot in world history occurred after an unfavorable ruling by a referee broke up a game in this country in May, 1964:
The correct answer is 'Peru'
The Peruvian soccer team was playing host to Argentina in the capital city of Lima. 300 died and over 500 were injured.
Soccer Question 6
A Decade of Soccer : 1990s - Who became the first person to captain and manage World Cup winning sides?
The correct answer is 'Franz Beckenbaurer'
Beckenbaurer won the trophy as a player in 1974, and then as a manager in 1990. The first time with West Germany and the second as manager of the unified German team.
Soccer Question 7
Soccer Mix No. 1 - Which ' A ' did Patrick Vieira leave to join Arsenal in 1996?
The correct answer is 'AC Milan'
Vieira started his career at Cannes before moving to AC Milan where he only played twice. Arsenal bought him for 3.5m pounds in August 1996.
Soccer Question 8
English Soccer Grounds - Goodison Park was the home stadium of which team?
The correct answer is 'Everton'
They began life as St. Domingo FC, and became Everton in 1879.
Soccer Question 9
Worldwide Soccer - How many different countries (Germany and West Germany count as 1)have won the world cup since its inception in 1930 throught to 1998?
The correct answer is '7'
Brazil (4), Italy and Germany (3 each), Uruguay and Argentina (2 each), plus England and France have won the World Cup. Holland is next.
Soccer Question 10
Begins with a B - Which legendary soccer player had to end his career at only 30 years due to a persistent ankle injury?
The correct answer is 'Marco van Basten'
But at that age he had already won 4 international club prizes. With Ajax he won the European Cupwinners Cup in 1987, and as a member of the Rossoneri (nickname of AC Milan) he won the European Cup in 1989, 1990 and 1994. His biggest success of course was with the Dutch national team that won the European title in 1988. Who would forget his wondergoal in the final against the Soviet-Union?