VOICED : Ultimo adios a Joao Havelange polemico exjefe de la FIFA

VOICED : Ultimo adios a Joao Havelange polemico exjefe de la FIFA

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Business, History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Joao Avelanche, former FIFA president, passed away at 100. He was instrumental in popularizing football and turning it into a profitable business. Avelanche played a key role in bringing the 2014 World Cup and the Rio Olympics to Brazil. Despite his achievements, his career was marred by accusations of corruption, leading to his resignation from the Olympic Committee in 2011 and losing his honorary FIFA presidency in 2013.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Joao Avelanche's significant contributions to football?

He founded the Olympic Games.

He was the first player to score in a World Cup.

He invented the World Cup.

He made football a profitable business.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major events did Avelanche help bring to Brazil?

The 2014 World Cup and the Rio Olympics

The 2018 World Cup and the 2020 Olympics

The 2010 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics

The 2006 World Cup and the 2012 Olympics

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Joao Avelanche known for during his 100th birthday?

Hosting a football match

Launching a new football club

Writing a book

Giving a famous speech

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the accusations against Avelanche during his lifetime?

Doping

Corruption and bribery

Match-fixing

Illegal broadcasting

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Joao Avelanche resign from the Olympic Committee?

Because of corruption allegations

Due to health issues

To retire peacefully

To focus on FIFA