Soccer Trivia Quiz # 36
This is Soccer Quiz # 36, 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 an 'H'? - I was born in England in 1957. My career began with Tottenham Hotspur in 1975. I released a single with Chris Waddle. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Glenn Hoddle'
Glenn Hoddle was born on 27th October, 1957, in Hayes, England. His Tottenham Hotspur career lasted between 1975-87, in which he won two FA Cups, and the UEFA Cup. Hoddle and Waddle's "Diamond Lights" reached the UK top 20 singles list. Hoddle played for England in the 1982 and 1986 World Cup finals, and also managed his country between 1996-99.
Soccer Question 2
The Soccer World Cup - Which team won the first penalty shoot-out in World Cup history?
The correct answer is 'Germany'
Germany has won against France in the 1982 semi-final.
Soccer Question 3
Key Thoughts: Guess My Identity - 'Starting to play soccer at the age of nineteen wasn't too bad of an idea. We're only an few years further and I played for a top club in Belgium in 2000, have some millions in the bank, and I was a top striker in my national team.' Who is this player, with millions in the bank?
The correct answer is 'Jan Koller'
Czech Koller made a fresh career thanks to his goals and his height of 2.02m.
Soccer Question 4
International Soccer Strips - England has white and what colour?
The correct answer is 'Blue'
Red and White are the 'Away' strip.
Soccer Question 5
Soccer Mix No. 2 - Fiat are the biggest shareholder at Juventus - but who is the second?
The correct answer is 'Gaddafi (Colonel)'
In January 2002, Colonel Gaddafi acquired 5.31 percent of the club's shares, making him the second biggest shareholder.
Soccer Question 6
Soccer 101 - Which was the only player teamed up with Pele in the Brazilian National Team of the late 1960s and early 1970s and had a deformity in his legs?
The correct answer is 'Garrincha'
Garrincha had one uneven leg and the other was crooked.
Soccer Question 7
World Soccer Stadiums - Which was the oldest stadium in London in 2006?
The correct answer is 'Craven Cottage'
Craven Cottage was built in 1894, The Valley in 1919, Highbury in 1907, and Old Trafford was not even from London.
Soccer Question 8
National Soccer League History - For the 3 seasons 1984-1985-1986, the NSL was split into two conferences, and the winner from each played in a grand final. Which of the following teams did not make it to a grand final in the three years?
The correct answer is 'Sydney United'
Sydney United were Premiers of the Northern Conference in 1984, but failed to make the grand final. South Melbourne defeated the Olympic Sharks in 1984, Brunswick defeated Sydney City in 1985, and Adelaide City defeated the Olympic Sharks in 1986.
Soccer Question 9
English Soccer - Which player was involved in a record breaking 15 million pound transfer between two English Clubs?
The correct answer is 'Alan Shearer'
He was sold from Blackburn to Newcastle United.
Soccer Question 10
10 Things I Hate About You - What does Kat suggest to the soccer coach to do for misdirection?
The correct answer is 'flash the other team'
Kat showed her idea to the coach while trying to get Patrick out of detention.