Soccer Trivia Quiz # 141
This is Soccer Quiz # 141, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Soccer Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Soccer Question 1
Soccer Players With a 'C'? - This Belgian player was born on February 28, 1957. A truly gifted player who decided that the lure of playing outside of his native country didn't appeal to him. He set a record for the most Belgian caps with 96. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Jan Ceulemans'
Ceulemans only ever played for two teams throughout his career, namely Standard Liege and Club Brugge. Rumours were that he was due to sign for Italian giants AC Milan in 1981, but was persuaded otherwise by his mother! He made his international debut at the age of 20 in a 2-0 defeat by Holland on 26th March, 1977. 96 games and 23 goals later, he played his last international match in a 3-0 victory over Luxembourg on 27th February, 1991.
Soccer Question 2
Belgian Soccer - Which second division team managed to win the Belgian Cup in 1956?
The correct answer is 'Racing Doornik'
They beat Verviers 2-1 in the final.
Soccer Question 3
USA 1994: World Cup Soccer - In Group E, every team finished on three points?
The correct answer is 'False'
Every team finished on four points with one win, one draw, and one defeat each. The teams were Italy, Ireland, Mexico, and Norway.
Soccer Question 4
Australian WC Qualifying Campaigns - In which World Cup campaign was the Australian team first known as 'the Socceroos'?
The correct answer is '1974'
The name was coined by a newspaper journalist in 1971 and has been used ever since.
Soccer Question 5
Soccer in the Olympic Games - Spain won the gold in Barcelona 1992. Before that, which of the following countries, was the last one to win the Golden Medal, while hosting the games?
The correct answer is 'Belgium, in 1920'
Belgium played Czechoslovakia for the gold, but around the 39th minute the central Europeans quit the game, arguing that the referee was calling the game unfairly. So Belgium won the gold, Czechoslovakia got nothing instead.
Soccer Question 6
World Soccer - Who was the English Premier League's first million pound (transfer fee, not his weight!) goalkeeper?
The correct answer is 'Nigel Martyn'
Nigel had an oustanding stint at Crystal Palace which led him to be capped for England.
Soccer Question 7
World Famous Soccer Players - Which is the club where striker Gerd Muller became an idol?
The correct answer is 'Bayern Munchen.'
Soccer Question 8
Portuguese Soccer - Which of these players have played for Sporting, Porto, and Benfica throughout their professional careers?
The correct answer is 'Paulo Futre and Fernando Mendes'
You don't get to see many who have achieved this!
Soccer Question 9
General Soccer - Which South American Football Club played their home games at the Alberto J. Armando Stadium in 2001?
The correct answer is 'Boca Juniors'
Alberto J. Armando was the club's Chairman 1954-56 and 1960-1981. Also known as La Bombonera, 'The Chocolate Box'. Capacity of 57,395. Boca Juniors moved to this ground in 1924.
Soccer Question 10
U.S. Women's Soccer - Who has a twin sister?
The correct answer is 'Lorrie Fair'
Lorrie has a twin sister named Ronnie who also plays soccer.