A) Lionel Messi
B) Cristiano Ronaldo
C) Karim Benzema
D) Robert Lewandowski
Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in UEFA Champions League history with over 130 goals. His goalscoring record includes successful stints at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Q22) Who was the first African player to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award?
A) Samuel Eto’o
B) George Weah
C) Didier Drogba
D) Nwankwo Kanu
Explanation: Liberian striker George Weah became the first and only African to win the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1995. He played for clubs like AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain and later became Liberia’s President.
Q23) Which country won the 1966 FIFA World Cup?
A) Germany
B) Brazil
C) England
D) Argentina
Explanation: England won its only FIFA World Cup in 1966, hosted in England. The final was played at Wembley Stadium, where Geoff Hurst scored a famous hat-trick as England beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time.
Q24) Which club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles?
A) AC Milan
B) Real Madrid
C) Bayern Munich
D) Barcelona
Explanation: Real Madrid is the most successful club in UEFA Champions League history, winning 14 titles. They dominated early editions and recently achieved a string of victories under coach Zinedine Zidane, including three consecutive titles from 2016–2018.
Q25) Which player scored the “Goal of the Century” in 1986?
A) Diego Maradona
B) Pelé
C) Johan Cruyff
D) Zinédine Zidane
Explanation: In the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England, Diego Maradona scored the “Goal of the Century,” dribbling past five English players before scoring. This goal remains one of the most celebrated moments in football history.
Q26) Which country hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
A) Brazil
B) Germany
C) South Africa
D) France
Explanation: South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, making it the first time the tournament was held on African soil. Spain emerged as champions, defeating the Netherlands 1–0 in the final with a goal from Andrés Iniesta.
Q27) Who is the top scorer in Premier League history?
A) Wayne Rooney
B) Alan Shearer
C) Harry Kane
D) Sergio Agüero
Explanation: Alan Shearer holds the record for the most goals in Premier League history with 260 goals. He played for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, establishing himself as one of the most prolific strikers in English football.
Q28) Which player won the 1998 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball?
A) Zinédine Zidane
B) Ronaldo Nazário
C) Davor Šuker
D) Thierry Henry
Explanation: Despite losing the final, Brazil’s Ronaldo Nazário was awarded the 1998 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball for being the tournament’s best player. He scored four goals and played a crucial role in Brazil’s journey to the final.
Q29) Which club is nicknamed “The Blues”?
A) Manchester City
B) Chelsea
C) Everton
D) Napoli
Explanation: Chelsea Football Club, based in London, is nicknamed “The Blues” because of their royal blue kits. Founded in 1905, Chelsea has grown into one of England’s top clubs, winning domestic and European titles.
Q30) Which country won the 1998 FIFA World Cup?
A) Brazil
B) Germany
C) France
D) Italy
Explanation: France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup, held on home soil. They defeated Brazil 3–0 in the final at Stade de France, with goals from Zinédine Zidane (2) and Emmanuel Petit. It was France’s first World Cup victory.