3. RULES !
ï 28 Questions , 50 points
ï 11 starred questions
ï No negatives
ï Fair play is expected ! :D
4. *1. Although it has been credited to
different persons, which legend is
actually said to have delivered this line ?
[1]
5.
6. 2. "If I had to choose between dribbling
past 5 players and scoring from 40
yards at Anfield or shagging Miss World,
it'd be a hard choice.
Thankfully, I've done both.â
Who ? [1]
7. 3. Monument in
Manchester
honoring a brand,
perhaps the most
iconic one in
football history for
the purpose it
served.
Which brand/what
purpose ? [1]
8. 4. (a) What just happened ?
(b) Who is the dejected number:10 ?
[ 1+1 ,++1 ]
( image followsâŠâŠ )
9.
10. *5. Image to follow â
WC-2014 group match between
France & Honduras.
Who is the crowd badly missing ?
Well, as a matter of fact, we all
missed him, didnât we ? [1]
11.
12. 6. Built in 2003 and nicknamed A Pedreira
(The Quarry), it is considered one of the
most original and beautiful stadia in the
world. The two main stands are covered
with a canopy-style roof, and both are
connected to each other across the pitch by
dozens of steel strings, a design inspired by
ancient South American Inca bridges. It has
won various global accolades like the 2006
Chicago Athenaeum International
Architecture Award for the best new global
design and the 2011 Pritzker Prize.
Home stadium of ? [1]
15. 8. âX is making his debut in a friendly against
Hungary, and replaces Lisandro LĂłpez. After some
tiki-taka, the 18 year-old receives the ball midway
between halfway line and 18-yard box. Hungarian
defender Vilmos Vanczak is close by as X turns and
heads for goal, his trademark scuttle seen on the
international stage for the first time. One touch, two
touches, three touches and then Vanczak hits the
floor. He holds, he rolls, he clutches. Replays show
the faintest of touches - Nothing more, nothing less.
But the whistles from the crowd shrill for blood and
Xâs team-mates look worried. They surround referee
Markus Merk and argue his innocence. Protests are
shouted but all are waved away. The red is flashedâŠ
..It lasted a mere 44 seconds. X held off the tears
until he reached the dressing room...
Who? [1]
16. 9. In the 2002 world cup, the football
federation of a country wanted to retire the
Number 10 jersey of the national team
permanently to honour its famous former
player. The FIFA rule prevented it from
doing so.
Finally, another player nicknamed âthe little
donkeyâ was awarded the Number 10 jersey.
Identify both the players. [1+1]
18. 11. David Beckhamâs jersey number was
seven at Manchester United. When he joined
Real Madrid, he could not get seven & he
therefore chose the number 23.
a)Why couldnât he get 7 at Real ?
b)What was the motivation behind choosing
23 ? [1+1]
19. *12. A common riddle asked in the UK is :
âWhat is always taken to the FA Cup Final,
but never used?â
a) What is the answer to this riddle?
b) Why is it wrong? [1+1, ++1]
20. 13. Large European teams such as Bayern
Munich, Aberdeen FC, Rangers F.C, PSG,
S.S. Lazio, Feyenoord, FerencvĂĄrosi TC,
FC Red Star and Fenerbahçe S.K. have
officially retired the number 12, all for the
same reason.
Why ? [1]
21. *14. EstĂĄdio Milton CorrĂȘa, usually known as
ZerĂŁo, is a multi-purpose stadium located in
MacapĂĄ, Brazil. It is used mostly for football
matches and hosts the home matches of 7
local clubs. The stadium has a maximum
capacity of 10,000 people and was built in
1990. The name (and the fame) come from the
unusual circumstance that _____________ .
On the funny side, when the coin is tossed,
the winning captain decides which _________
his teamâd play, something that can be
claimed just on this ground. [1]
22.
23. 15. The SĂŒdtribĂŒne (South Bank) is the
largest extant terrace for standing
spectators in European football; it is
regularly full to its 24,454 capacity.
Famous for the intense atmosphere it
breeds, the south terrace has been
nicknamed _________.
What footballing phenomena are we
talking about ? [1]
24. ï§+1 for each correct Id.
ï§+5 for the correct theme.
ï§No negatives.
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30. 17. ___________, is a 1981 film about Allied prisoners of
war who are interned in a German prison camp during
World War II. The Allied prisoners of war coached and
represented by Englishman John Colby, who was a
professional footballer for West Ham United before the
war, agree to play an exhibition match against a
German team, only to find themselves involved in a
German propaganda stunt. Despite the match officials
being heavily biased towards the Germans, and the
German team causing several deliberate injuries to the
Allied players, a draw is achieved after great
performances from Luis Fernandez (portrayed by Pele),
Carlos Rey (portrayed by Osvaldo Ardiles) and Arthur
Hayes (portrayed by John Wark). American POW Robert
Hatch plays goalkeeper, and makes excellent saves
including one last save from a penalty kick as time
expires to deny the Germans the win, drawing the game
4â4. [1]
31. *18. ( DIS ) CONNECT ! ;)
[+1 for both names, +2 for reasons]
32.
33. *19. When you walk through a storm,
Hold your head up high
And donât be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm, thereâs a golden sky
And the sweet, silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And ____ ____ ______ _____ ______
____ ____ ______ _____ ______
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And ____ ____ ______ _____ ______
____ ____ ______ _____ ______ [1]
35. *21. ______ debuted in world football with a 0-1 loss
against India in 1986. They had been minnows in
world stage till 2008 or so, losing all but 2 of their 16
matches against top rivals US, Germany, Brazil &
Sweden, conceding 35 goals while scoring just 7.
But in 2011, their record stood like this â
Who are we talking about ? [1]
36. 22. X & Y have been involved in one of the
most fiercely contested derbies, with 101
years of history behind them.
Last season saw their 1st ever clash in a
premier league match, simply because they
had never been in top division together
before last season.
X & Y please âŠ. [1+1]
37. 23 . If its La Masia for FCB,
what is it for RM ? [1]
39. *25. The first pass X took prompted me to howl: âFor
Christâs sake, John, get tight to him!â
John shrugged his shoulders. A look of pain and
bewilderment was creeping across his face.
The other players in the dug-out were saying: âBloody
hell, boss, heâs some player, him.â
I said: âItâs all right. Iâve got him sorted.â
As if the deal had been done ten years ago. I told Albert,
our kit man: âGet up to that directorsâ box and get Kenyon
down at half-time.â
I told Peter, âWeâre not leaving this ground until weâve got
that boy signed.â
âIs he that good?â Kenyon asked.
âJohn OâSheaâs ended up with migraine!â I said. âGet him
signed.â
Who is the boy X ? And Whose words ? [1+1, ++1]
40. * 26. Why is this tall guy in news in
India ? [1, ++1 for name !]