Soccer Trivia Quiz # 142
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Soccer Mix No. 2 - Andy Goram has represented Scotland at football, and which other sport?
The correct answer is 'Cricket'
Andy Goram was actually born in Bury in England, but because his father was Scottish, he was allowed to represent Scotland at both sports. He kept wicket for Scotland against Australia in 1989 and won three caps in total, but was told to stick to football by Australian bowler Merv Hughes.
Soccer Question 2
Soccer Players With an 'F'? - This 'F' player was born in 1975 in Cameroon. He played twice in France, and twice in England. Had he not died of a heart attack at 28 years old, he may have played for others. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Marc Vivien Foe'
Marc-Vivien Foé was born in Nkolo, Cameroon, on 1st May, 1975. Foé began his professional career with Lens in 1997, before moving to England with West Ham United in 1999. In May 2000, Foé switched back to France with Lyon, and signed for Manchester City on-loan in 2002. On 26th June, 2003, while playing for his country, Foe collapsed and died of an heart attack soon afterwards in hospital. Foe scored eight goals in 65 international games for Cameroon. Manchester City retired the no. 23 shirt in his memory, which was an unknown step for an English football team.
Soccer Question 3
Mega Soccer - What can you not use in soccer?
The correct answer is 'Hands'
If you use your hands it is handball, and a free kick to the other side.
Soccer Question 4
European Soccer Stadiums - Which was the name of Bayern Munchen's home ground in 2003?
The correct answer is 'Olympic Stadion'
Soccer Question 5
International Soccer Strips - Japan have blue with what other colour?
The correct answer is 'White'
Same as Italy.
Soccer Question 6
All Whites Soccer - In their first World Cup appearance, the All Whites scored two goals against which team?
The correct answer is 'Scotland'
Steve Sumner and Steve Wooddin scored the goals. Sadly, the All Whites lost the match 5-2.
Soccer Question 7
European Soccer Tour - France: Which French team plays at the Stade de La Beaujoire?
The correct answer is 'FC Nantes Atlantique'
My favorite French team!
Soccer Question 8
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 9
The A to Z of Soccer - This one is doubled: this Y was an English league team. And this Z was a Spanish team (first name Real). Who were they?
The correct answer is 'York City, Zaragoza'
York City were in the English third division in the 2001-02 and Real Zaragoza are in the Spanish Premiera Liga.
Soccer Question 10
Bulgarian Soccer Part 1 - Who coached Bulgaria at the World Cup in 1998?
The correct answer is 'Hristo Bonev'
Dimitar Penev coached the team during their highly successful World Cup in 1994. Hristo Stoichkov became a coach of the national team in 2004.