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Test your knowledge of various Soccer/Football topics in Asia.

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1.

This former Japanese star was Asian Footballer of the year in 1997 and 1998 while with Japan's Bellmare Hiratsuka and Italian club, Perugia.
- A.
  
  Shunsuke Nakamura
- B.
  
  Shinji Ono
- C.
  
  Hidetoshi Nakata
- D.
  
  Alex
Correct Answer
C. Hidetoshi Nakata

Explanation
Hidetoshi Nakata was named the Asian Footballer of the Year in 97 while with Bellmare Hiratsuka and in 98 while with Perugia.

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2.

Gary Lineker, Dragan Stojkovic, and Tomasz Frankowski were players there and Arsenal's Arsene Wenger was the manager in 1995-1996 for which Asian Club?
- A.
  
  Samsung Suwon Bluewings
- B.
  
  Al-Hilal
- C.
  
  Nagoya Grampus Eight
- D.
  
  Sydney FC
Correct Answer
C. Nagoya Grampus Eight

Explanation
Arsene Wenger was the manager of Nagoya Grampus Eight in 1996 before being hired on as the head man at Arsenal.

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3.

Which A-League club is considered Sydney FC's biggest league rival?
- A.
  
  Adelaide United
- B.
  
  Newcastle Jets
- C.
  
  Central Coast Mariners
- D.
  
  Melbourne Victory
Correct Answer
D. Melbourne Victory

Explanation
Known as "The City Derby", the clash between Australia's two biggest cities is considered the biggest rivalry in the league by both sets of fans.

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4.

Which of these nations, who is one of the (longshot) candidates to host the 2022 World Cup, was the first Asian nation to participate in the World Cup, as the Dutch East Indies?
- A.
  
  Philippines
- B.
  
  Indonesia
- C.
  
  Malaysia
- D.
  
  Vietnam
Correct Answer
B. Indonesia

Explanation
Indonesia were the first Asian nation to participate in a World Cup in 1938, as the Dutch East Indies.

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5.

Led by striker Younis Mahmoud, this nation somewhat surprisingly won the Asian Cup in 2007 and will be a participant in this summer's FIFA Confederations Cup.
- A.
  
  Saudi Arabia
- B.
  
  Bahrain
- C.
  
  Iraq
- D.
  
  Iran
Correct Answer
C. Iraq

Explanation
Iraq won the 2007 Asian Cup and will be grouped with South Africa, New Zealand, and Spain in this summer's Confederations Cup.

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6.

In 2006, Alan Pardew signed this Chinese player and former China National Team captain to a contract at Charlton Athletic.
- A.
  
  Zheng Zhi
- B.
  
  Sun Jihai
- C.
  
  Yao Ming
- D.
  
  Li Weifeng
Correct Answer
A. Zheng Zhi

Explanation
Zheng Zhi was signed by Charlton in 2006.

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7.

Zesh Rehman was the first Pakistani international player to play professional football in England. Which West London club did he make his Premier League debut with against Liverpool in 2004?
- A.
  
  West Ham United
- B.
  
  Charlton Athletic
- C.
  
  Arsenal
- D.
  
  Fulham
Correct Answer
D. Fulham

Explanation
Currently with League Two's Bradford City, English-born Zesh Rehman was the first Pakistani international player to play professional football in England.

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8.

Which of these Asian nations defeated Portugal, Italy, and Spain, all in one World Cup, on their way to a semi-final appearance in 2002?
- A.
  
  Japan
- B.
  
  South Korea
- C.
  
  Iran
- D.
  
  Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer
B. South Korea

Explanation
Guus Hiddink led South Korea on home turf to a semi-final appearance in the 2002 World Cup.

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Asian Soccer Quiz

This former Japanese star was Asian Footballer of the year in 1997 and 1998 while with Japan's Bellmare Hiratsuka and Italian club, Perugia.

Gary Lineker, Dragan Stojkovic, and Tomasz Frankowski were players there and Arsenal's Arsene Wenger was the manager in 1995-1996 for which Asian Club?

Which A-League club is considered Sydney FC's biggest league rival?

Which of these nations, who is one of the (longshot) candidates to host the 2022 World Cup, was the first Asian nation to participate in the World Cup, as the Dutch East Indies?

Led by striker Younis Mahmoud, this nation somewhat surprisingly won the Asian Cup in 2007 and will be a participant in this summer's FIFA Confederations Cup.

In 2006, Alan Pardew signed this Chinese player and former China National Team captain to a contract at Charlton Athletic.

Zesh Rehman was the first Pakistani international player to play professional football in England. Which West London club did he make his Premier League debut with against Liverpool in 2004?

Which of these Asian nations defeated Portugal, Italy, and Spain, all in one World Cup, on their way to a semi-final appearance in 2002?