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Football Knowledge

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the position of a player who primarily defends against the opposing team's attacks?

a)

Midfielder

b)

Goalkeeper

c)

Attacker

d)

Defender

2.

How many players are allowed on the field for each team during a football match?

a)

12

b)

11

c)

15

d)

9

3.

Which famous football player is known for his incredible dribbling skills and speed, earning the nickname 'CR7'?

a)

Lionel Messi

b)

Neymar Jr.

c)

Cristiano Ronaldo

d)

Kylian Mbappe

4.

In which year was the first official international football match played?

a)

1880

b)

1900

c)

1872

d)

1865

5.

What is the essential equipment needed to play football?

a)

Basketball

b)

Swimming goggles

c)

Football (soccer ball), cleats (football boots), shin guards, goal post with a net

d)

Tennis racket

6.

What is a common defensive strategy in football where players protect their own goal area?

a)

Defending

b)

Passing

c)

Scoring

d)

Attacking

7.

Who is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time and won the FIFA World Player of the Year award multiple times?

a)

Cristiano Ronaldo

b)

Diego Maradona

c)

Neymar

d)

Lionel Messi

8.

Which tournament is considered the most prestigious club competition in European football?

a)

FIFA World Cup

b)

Premier League

c)

La Liga

d)

UEFA Champions League

9.

What is the position of a player who is responsible for scoring goals and often plays near the opponent's goal area?

a)

Forward

b)

Goalkeeper

c)

Midfielder

d)

Defender

10.

What is the term used for a violation in football where a player uses their hands or arms to control the ball?

a)

Hand violation

b)

Palm offense

c)

Handball

d)

Armplay

11.

Which player is known for his incredible vision, passing accuracy, and playmaking abilities, earning the nickname 'The Maestro'?

a)

Cristiano Ronaldo

b)

Lionel Messi

c)

Kevin De Bruyne

d)

Neymar Jr.

12.

In which year did the first FIFA World Cup take place?

a)

1954

b)

1928

c)

1942

d)

1930

13.

What is the protective gear worn by players to prevent injuries during a football match?

a)

Helmets, shoulder pads, thigh pads, knee pads, cleats

b)

Gloves

c)

Shin guards

d)

Mouthguard

14.

What is a common attacking strategy in football where players quickly move the ball forward to create scoring opportunities?

a)

Crossing

b)

Counterattack

c)

Dribbling

d)

Tiki-taka

15.

Which legendary footballer is known for his impeccable skills, creativity, and goal-scoring prowess, earning the nickname 'The King'?

a)

Ronaldo

b)

Pelé

c)

Maradona

d)

Messi

16.

Which tournament is held every four years and features national teams competing for the title of world champions?

a)

Super Bowl

b)

FIFA World Cup

c)

UEFA Champions League

d)

Olympics

17.

What is the position of a player who is responsible for distributing the ball, controlling the tempo of the game, and providing defensive support?

a)

Goalkeeper

b)

Midfielder

c)

Striker

d)

Defender

18.

What is the term used for a situation in football where a player scores three goals in a single game?

a)

Goal-trick

b)

Score-trick

c)

Net-trick

d)

Hat-trick

19.

Which player is known for his speed, agility, and goal-scoring ability, earning the nickname 'The Egyptian King'?

a)

Mohamed Salah

b)

Cristiano Ronaldo

c)

Lionel Messi

d)

Neymar Jr.

20.

Which tournament is considered the oldest football competition in the world, dating back to 1871?

a)

Copa America

b)

Champions League

c)

EFL Cup

d)

FA Cup