Football Knowledge Challenge

What is the offside rule in football?

• A player is in an offside position if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than the ball when the ball is played to them.

• Offside rule only applies to the attacking team in football.

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.

• Offside is called when a player is behind the last defender when the ball is played to them.

Name the position that is responsible for defending the goal.

• Defender

• Sweeper

• Striker

• Goalkeeper

Who is considered the greatest football player of all time?

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Lionel Messi

• Pelé

• Diego Maradona

Which team has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?

• Italy

• Brazil

• Germany

• Argentina

In which year did the Premier League begin?

• 1990

• 2000

• 1992

• 2010

What is the maximum number of players a team can have on the field during a match?

• 15

• 11

• 7

• 20

Which player is known as 'The King' and played for Santos and the New York Cosmos?

• Pelé

• Zidane

• Maradona

• Beckham

Which country has won the most UEFA European Championship titles?

• Germany

• Spain

• France

• Italy

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the FIFA World Cup?

• World Cup Trophy

• Champions Trophy

• FIFA World Cup Trophy

• FIFA World Trophy

What is the role of a striker in football?

• To coach the team from the sidelines

• To score goals and create goal-scoring opportunities.

• To act as the referee on the field

• To prevent goals from being scored