Soccer Trivia Quiz # 27
This is Soccer Quiz # 27, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Soccer Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Soccer Question 1
Germany Soccer - How many times did the 1.FC Nuremberg win the German championship during the 20th Century?
The correct answer is '9 times'
Bayern Munich leads with 16 wins, followed by 1.FC Nuremberg.
Soccer Question 2
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 3
Fallen Greats: Dead Soccer Legends - George Best was one of Northern Ireland's best player of all time. He was known for his great dribbling and passing skills and for leading Manchester United to European titles in 1965, 1967, and 1968. He was also well known for his alcoholism, which ended up getting him a liver transplant. Alcohol ended up costing him his life on Novemeber 25, 2005. He died in hospital because of what?
The correct answer is 'Lung infection and organ failure'
Best was admitted to the intensive care unit at the Cromwell Hospital suffering from kidney problems caused by the side-effects of immuno-suppressive drugs used to prevent his body from rejecting his transplanted liver. In the early hours of November 25, 2005 Best's treatment was stopped and he eventually died in hospital from a lung infection and multiple organ failure.
Soccer Question 4
Soccer Ultimate III - 'Toto' was the nick name of which star of Italia '90?
The correct answer is 'Salvatore Schillaci'
Schillaci was the last player chosen for the 1990 Italian squad and ended up being the leading goal scorer of the 1990 World Cup with six goals. At the time he was playing for Juventus in the Seria A.
Soccer Question 5
Quizmaster Soccer - "I" ___ Wright. Former Arsenal footballer?
The correct answer is 'Ian'
He also played for Crystal Palace, West Ham and Celtic amongst others as well as playing for England.
Soccer Question 6
Soccer Mix No. 1 - Which ' R ' was the top scorer for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup Finals in the U.S.A?
The correct answer is 'Romario'
Romario scored 5, one less than Stoichkov of Bulgaria and Salenko of Russia - who were the joint top scorers in the tournament.
Soccer Question 7
European Soccer Tour - Holland: He played for Ajax and AC Milan. He was 4 times topscorer in Holland, one-time topscorer in Italy and named European football player of the year on 3 occasions. But his career ended with an injury. What is the name of this historical Dutch striker?
The correct answer is 'Marco Van Basten'
He made a marvellous goal in the 1988 European Championships.
Soccer Question 8
U.S. and Major League Soccer - Who was the 2000 Kelloggs' Rookie of the Year?
The correct answer is 'Carlos Bocanegra'
He's a defender for the Chicago Fire.
Soccer Question 9
Romanian Soccer - With which other country was Romania candidating for organising the 2012 European Championship?
The correct answer is 'Hungary'
FRF(Romanian Football Federation) in association with the Hungarian Federation was trying to obtain the acceptance of organising the 2012 European Championship, following the example of Belgium and Netherlands, or Japan and South Korea.
Soccer Question 10
Shaolin Soccer - Sing takes Mui to a store to buy her a dress. In the store, Sing slaps Mui twice. Why?
The correct answer is 'He tries to swat a fly, and slaps her instead.'
While complimenting her, Sing sees a fly and tries to swat it, but in the process he slaps Mui twice.