Soccer Trivia Quiz # 33
This is Soccer Quiz # 33, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Soccer Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Soccer Question 1
U.S Soccer Player: Santino Quaranta - What was Santino's jersey number for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2007 season?
The correct answer is '25'
Santino wore the number 25 jersey number for the Los Angeles Galaxy during the 2007 season, before he was traded to New York.
Soccer Question 2
Soccer Players With an 'E'? - I was born in 1970, in Gijon, Spain. Although my natural position was midfield, I was also knwn to play in defence or even attack. I have played for both Barcelona and Real Madrid, and retired from the game in 2004. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Luis Enrique'
Luis Enrique was born on 8th May, 1970. He began his career with Sporting Gijon in 1988, before signing with Real Madrid in 1991. In 1996, Enrique signed for Real's fierce rivals, Barcelona, before hanging up his boots in 2004. Luis Enrique played for Spain 62 times, scoring 12 goals in the process, and was named as one of Pelé's greatest living footballers in 2004.
Soccer Question 3
Danish Soccer in 2003 - Which player/players played for Inter?
The correct answer is 'Thomas Helveg'
He is one of the Danish key players, for he can play in THREE different positions instead of being a defender.
Soccer Question 4
Must The Game Really Go On? - On January 2nd, 1971, sixty-six people lost their lives at a soccer game in Glasgow, Scotland. Which two teams were playing on that fateful day, at that location?
The correct answer is 'Rangers and Celtic'
At the end of the 'Old Firm' clash, as eighty thousand fans were leaving Ibrox Stadium, the steel barriers on Stairway 13 collapsed, as a result, sixty six people suffocated and many others were injured in the crush.
Soccer Question 5
Soccer Players With an 'H'? - Born in England in 1941, this 'H' player became the first man to score three goals in a World Cup final. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Geoff Hurst'
Geoffrey Charles Hurst was born on 8th December, 1941, in Ashton-Under-Lyne, England. His hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany was more remarkable by the fact that had Jimmy Greaves not been injured, Hurst would most certainly not have played. England won the game, 4-2.
Soccer Question 6
Let's get Quizzical - Which football (soccer) team is Lennie Lawrence the manager of, that includes a Chinese International player?
The correct answer is 'Grimsby'
Soccer Question 7
Gianna Nannini knowledge - The official song of the World Championships football (or soccer as Americans would call it) in Italy 1990 "Un' Estate Italiana" was performed with what other artist?
The correct answer is 'Edoardo Bennato'
It even became a small hit.
Soccer Question 8
England: Sports and Games - Which soccer team plays at Anfield?
The correct answer is 'Liverpool'
Man U play at Old Trafford, West Ham at Upton Park, and Arsenal at Highbury.
Soccer Question 9
Soccer Players With a 'G'? - I was born in Scotland in 1947. I won League titles with two different English teams. I scored that goal for my country against Holland in the 1978 World Cup finals. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Archie Gemmill'
During his career, Gemmill played for St. Mirren, Preston North End, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City, and Wigan Athletic. Gemmill rounded what must have seemed like the whole of the Dutch team to put Scotland 3-1 in the lead in the 1978 World Cup finals. However, Johnny Rep pulled one back for Holland, and Scotland went out in the first round.
Soccer Question 10
Soccer Ultimate II - Which country did Italy defeat to win the 1982 world Cup Final?
The correct answer is 'West Germany'
3-1 it finished and Italy won their third World Cup.