Football Trivia 20.2

Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of football?

• Josef Bican

• Diego Maradona

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Lionel Messi

When was the first official international football match played?

• August 10, 1925

• June 15, 1902

• April 5, 1950

• November 30, 1872

What are the essential equipment required to play football?

• Football, cleats, shin guards, and a jersey

• Hockey stick, ice skates, snorkel, and a frisbee

• Soccer ball, golf clubs, swimming goggles, and a baseball bat

• Basketball, helmet, gloves, and a tennis racket

What is the offside rule in football?

• A rule that requires players to stay within the penalty box

• A rule that allows players to use their hands to stop the ball

• A rule that allows players to tackle from behind

• A rule that prevents players from gaining an unfair advantage by being closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.

Name the position on the football field that is responsible for distributing the ball and creating goal-scoring opportunities.

• defender

• goalkeeper

• midfielder

• striker

What year was the Football Association (FA) founded?

• 1863

• 2001

• 1945

• 1900

Who is the only player to have won the FIFA World Cup three times?

• Diego Maradona

• Lionel Messi

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Pelé

What is the most prestigious football competition in South America?

• Copa Libertadores

• UEFA Champions League

• CONCACAF Champions League

• AFC Champions League

What is the most prestigious football competition in Europe?

• UEFA Champions League

• Copa Libertadores

• CONCACAF Champions League

• AFC Champions League

What is the nickname of the Argentina national football team?

• La Roja

• Les Bleus

• La Albiceleste

• Die Mannschaft