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Legends of Soccer History

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which legendary goalkeeper is known for his iconic save against Pelé in the 1970 World Cup?

a)

Iker Casillas

b)

Peter Schmeichel

c)

Gordon Banks

d)

Lev Yashin

2.

In which year did the famous World Cup match between Italy and West Germany, known as the 'Game of the Century', take place?

a)

1974

b)

1970

c)

1966

d)

1982

3.

What is the name of the historic rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, often referred to as El Clásico?

a)

Copa del Rey Clash

b)

El Clásico

c)

La Liga Showdown

d)

El Derbi

4.

Who was the coach of the Brazilian national team during their 1970 World Cup victory?

a)

Carlos Alberto Torres

b)

Dunga

c)

Telê Santana

d)

Mário Zagallo

5.

Which national team won the FIFA World Cup in 1998, marking their first title?

a)

Germany

b)

Brazil

c)

France

d)

Italy

6.

Which goalkeeper holds the record for the most clean sheets in World Cup history?

a)

Lev Yashin

b)

Gianluigi Buffon

c)

Manuel Neuer

d)

Iker Casillas

7.

What was the final score of the 1994 World Cup final between Brazil and Italy?

a)

Brazil 0 - 0 Italy (Brazil won 3-2 on penalties)

b)

Brazil 0 - 1 Italy

c)

Brazil 1 - 0 Italy

d)

Brazil 2 - 1 Italy

8.

Which two clubs are involved in the North West Derby, one of the fiercest rivalries in English football?

a)

Manchester City and Everton

b)

Arsenal and Tottenham

c)

Liverpool and Manchester United

d)

Liverpool and Chelsea

9.

Who is the only coach to have won the UEFA Champions League three times with the same club?

a)

Jose Mourinho

b)

Zinedine Zidane

c)

Carlo Ancelotti

d)

Pep Guardiola

10.

Which national team is known for their 'Total Football' philosophy and won the World Cup in 1974?

a)

Brazil

b)

Netherlands

c)

Germany

d)

Argentina

11.

Which legendary goalkeeper is famous for his time at AC Milan and is regarded as one of the best of all time?

a)

Lev Yashin

b)

Gianluigi Buffon

c)

Peter Schmeichel

d)

Iker Casillas

12.

What was the significance of the 1982 World Cup match between Italy and Brazil, often considered one of the greatest matches in history?

a)

It showcased the dominance of attacking play over defensive strategies.

b)

It highlighted the clash of football philosophies and emphasized the importance of defense in winning tournaments.

c)

It was a low-scoring match with minimal excitement.

d)

It marked the first time Brazil won the World Cup.

13.

Which two clubs contest the Superclásico, the biggest rivalry in Argentine football?

a)

Boca Juniors and River Plate

b)

Independiente and Racing Club

c)

Vélez Sarsfield and Estudiantes

d)

San Lorenzo and Tigre

14.

Who was the influential coach of Manchester United during their treble-winning season in 1999?

a)

Pep Guardiola

b)

José Mourinho

c)

Arsène Wenger

d)

Sir Alex Ferguson

15.

Which national team is known for their dominance in the 2000s, winning the World Cup in 2006 and the UEFA Euro in 2008 and 2012?

a)

Spain

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

Brazil