To Champ !

RULES !28 Questions , 50 points11 starred questionsNo negativesFair play is expected ! :D

*1. Although it has been credited to different persons, which legend is actually said to have delivered this line ? [1]

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.”

Who ? [1]

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]

4. (a) What just happened ?

(b) Who is the dejected number:10 ?

[ 1+1 ,++1 ]

( image follows…… )

*5. Image to follow –WC-2014 group match between France & Honduras.

Who is the crowd badly missing ?

Well, as a matter of fact, we all missed him, didn’t we ? [1]

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]

*7. Simple, Id the film for me. [1]

8. “X is making his debut in a friendly against Hungary, and replaces Lisandro López. 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 X’s team-mates look worried. They surround referee Markus Merk and argue his innocence. Protests are shouted but all are waved away. The red is flashed… ..It lasted a mere 44 seconds. X held off the tears until he reached the dressing room... Who? [1]

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 “the little donkey” was awarded the Number 10 jersey.

Identify both the players. [1+1]

* 10. FITB [1]

11. David Beckham’s 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 couldn’t he get 7 at Real ?b)What was the motivation behind

choosing 23 ? [1+1]

*12. A common riddle asked in the UK is : “What is always taken to the FA Cup Final, but never used?” a) What is the answer to this riddle? b) Why is it wrong? [1+1, ++1]

13. Large European teams such as Bayern Munich, Aberdeen FC, Rangers F.C, PSG, S.S. Lazio, Feyenoord, Ferencvárosi TC, FC Red Star and Fenerbahçe S.K. have officially retired the number 12, all for the same reason.

Why ? [1]

*14. Estádio Milton Corrêa, usually known as Zerão, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Macapá, 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 team’d play, something that can be claimed just on this ground. [1]

15. The Südtribüne (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]

+1 for each correct Id.

+5 for the correct theme.

No negatives.

16. L . V . C

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 4–4. [1]

*18. ( DIS ) CONNECT ! ;) [+1 for both names, +2 for

reasons]

*19. When you walk through a storm, Hold your head up highAnd don’t be afraid of the darkAt the end of the storm, there’s a golden skyAnd the sweet, silver song of a larkWalk on through the windWalk on through the rainThough your dreams be tossed and blownWalk on, walk onWith hope in your heartAnd ____ ____ ______ _____ ______ ____ ____ ______ _____ ______Walk on, walk onWith hope in your heartAnd ____ ____ ______ _____ ______ ____ ____ ______ _____ ______ [1]

20. ID this spidey ! [1]

*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 –

Who are we talking about ? [1]

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 …. [1+1]

23 . If its La Masia for FCB, what is it for RM ? [1]

24. What event/memorial is depicted by the following image ? [1]

*25. The first pass X took prompted me to howl: ‘For Christ’s sake, John, get tight to him!’ John shrugged his shoulders. A look of pain and bewilderment was creeping across his face. The other players in the dug-out were saying: ‘Bloody hell, boss, he’s some player, him.’ I said: ‘It’s all right. I’ve got him sorted.’ As if the deal had been done ten years ago. I told Albert, our kit man: ‘Get up to that directors’ box and get Kenyon down at half-time.’ I told Peter, ‘We’re not leaving this ground until we’ve got that boy signed.’ ‘Is he that good?’ Kenyon asked. ‘John O’Shea’s ended up with migraine!’ I said. ‘Get him signed.’

Who is the boy X ? And Whose words ? [1+1, ++1]

* 26. Why is this tall guy in news in India ? [1, ++1 for name !]

27 . Which book ?[1]

*28. X, called the Pele of Y . [1+1]