UEFA European Football Trivia

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    Who was voted UEFA Player of the Tournament in the 2000 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • Patrick Kluivert
    • Zinedine Zidane
    • Savo Milosevic
    • David Beckham
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Dive into the UEFA European Football Championship with this trivia quiz. Test your knowledge on its history, key players, and memorable moments. Ideal for football enthusiasts and learners looking to understand more about European football dynamics.

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  • 2. 

    Which French player recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1984 against Belgium?

    • Michel Platini

    • Thierry Henry

    • Zinedane Zidane

    • Semi Nasri

    Correct Answer
    A. Michel Platini
    Explanation
    Michel Platini is the correct answer because he is a French player who scored a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1984 against Belgium.

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  • 3. 

    Who was the top goal scorer in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • Wayne Rooney

    • David Villa

    • Christiano Ronaldo

    • Michael Ballack

    Correct Answer
    A. David Villa
    Explanation
    David Villa was the top goal scorer in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship. He displayed exceptional goal-scoring skills throughout the tournament, leading the Spanish national team to victory. Villa's performances were instrumental in helping Spain win their second European Championship title, as he scored a total of 4 goals in the tournament. His ability to find the back of the net consistently made him the top scorer and a key player for Spain in their successful campaign.

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  • 4. 

    In what year was the UEFA European Football Championship founded?

    • 1940

    • 2000

    • 1960

    • 1980

    Correct Answer
    A. 1960
    Explanation
    The UEFA European Football Championship was founded in 1960. This tournament, also known as the Euros, is held every four years and features the top national teams from Europe. The inaugural championship took place in 1960 with the Soviet Union emerging as the winners. Since then, the tournament has grown in popularity and significance, becoming one of the most prestigious international football competitions in the world.

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  • 5. 

    Which Dutch player recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1988?

    • Van Nistelrooy

    • Arjen Robben

    • Marco Van Basten

    • Robin Van Persie

    Correct Answer
    A. Marco Van Basten
    Explanation
    In the UEFA European Football Championship in 1988, Marco Van Basten, a Dutch player, recorded a hat trick.

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  • 6. 

    Which Spanish player recorded the only hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 2008?

    • Andres Iniesta

    • David Villa

    • Xavi Hernandez

    • Xabi Alonso

    Correct Answer
    A. David Villa
    Explanation
    David Villa is the correct answer because he recorded the only hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 2008.

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  • 7. 

    Who coached Greece when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 2004?

    • Giorgos Karagounis

    • Otto Rehhagel

    • Leonidas Vokolos

    • Fernando Santos

    Correct Answer
    A. Otto Rehhagel
    Explanation
    Otto Rehhagel coached Greece when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 2004.

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  • 8. 

    How many goals did Lukas Podolski score in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • Zero

    • Nine

    • Six

    • Three

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    Lukas Podolski scored three goals in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship.

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  • 9. 

    Who was the top goal scorer in the 2004 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • Lionel Messi

    • Milan Baros

    • Michael Ballack

    • David Beckham

    Correct Answer
    A. Milan Baros
    Explanation
    Milan Baros was the top goal scorer in the 2004 UEFA European Football Championship. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it is implied that the correct answer is the name of the player who achieved this feat.

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  • 10. 

    Which West German player recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1976?

    • Dieter Muller

    • Klaus Allofs

    • Lukas Podolski

    • Michael Ballack

    Correct Answer
    A. Dieter Muller
    Explanation
    Dieter Muller is the correct answer because he is the West German player who scored a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1976.

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  • 11. 

    Which French player recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1984 against Yugoslavia?

    • Laurent Blanc

    • Henri Michel

    • Michel Platini

    • Bruno Bellone

    Correct Answer
    A. Michel Platini
    Explanation
    Michel Platini is the correct answer because he recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1984 against Yugoslavia. This means that he scored three goals in that particular match, which is considered a significant achievement in football.

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  • 12. 

    Who was voted UEFA Player of the Tournament in the 2004 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • Zinedine Zidane

    • David Beckham

    • David Villa

    • Theodoros Zagorakis

    Correct Answer
    A. Theodoros Zagorakis
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Theodoros Zagorakis. In the 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, Theodoros Zagorakis was voted as the UEFA Player of the Tournament.

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  • 13. 

    How many goals did David Villa score in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • Twelve

    • Zero

    • Ten

    • Four

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    David Villa scored four goals in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship.

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  • 14. 

    Which Portuguese player recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 2000?

    • Sergio Conceicao

    • Christiano Ronaldo

    • Raul

    • Lionel Messi

    Correct Answer
    A. Sergio Conceicao
    Explanation
    Sergio Conceicao is the correct answer because he is the Portuguese player who recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 2000.

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  • 15. 

    Who coached Spain when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 2008?

    • Vicente Del Bosque

    • Jose Villalonga

    • Luis Aragones

    • Jupp Derwall

    Correct Answer
    A. Luis Aragones
    Explanation
    Luis Aragones coached Spain when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 2008.

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  • 16. 

    Who was voted UEFA Player of the Tournament in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • David Villa

    • Wayne Rooney

    • Christiano Ronaldo

    • Xavi

    Correct Answer
    A. Xavi
    Explanation
    Xavi was voted UEFA Player of the Tournament in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship because of his exceptional performance throughout the tournament. As a key player for the Spanish national team, Xavi played a crucial role in their success, leading them to victory in the tournament. His outstanding technical skills, vision, and ability to control the game from midfield made him stand out among other players. Xavi's contributions and impact on the field made him the deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

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  • 17. 

    How many goals did Fernando Torres score in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • Zero

    • Two

    • Four

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    Fernando Torres scored two goals in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship.

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  • 18. 

    Which West German player recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1980?

    • Lukas Podolski

    • Uli Hoeness

    • Klaus Allofs

    • Jupp Derwall

    Correct Answer
    A. Klaus Allofs
    Explanation
    Klaus Allofs is the correct answer because he is the West German player who recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1980.

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  • 19. 

    Who coached Germany when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1996?

    • Franz Beckenbauer

    • Berti Vogts

    • Joachim Low

    • Jurgen Klinsmann

    Correct Answer
    A. Berti Vogts
    Explanation
    Berti Vogts coached Germany when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1996.

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  • 20. 

    Who coached Spain when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1964?

    • Jose Villalonga

    • Pavel Sadyrin

    • Vicente Del Bosque

    • Alfredo Di Stefano

    Correct Answer
    A. Jose Villalonga
    Explanation
    Jose Villalonga is the correct answer because he was the coach of the Spanish national team when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1964.

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  • 21. 

    Which Dutch player recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 2000?

    • Van Nistelrooy

    • Patrick Kluivert

    • Arjen Robben

    • Robin Van Persie

    Correct Answer
    A. Patrick Kluivert
    Explanation
    Patrick Kluivert is the correct answer because he is the Dutch player who recorded a hat trick in the UEFA European Football Championship in 2000.

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  • 22. 

    Who coached France when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1984?

    • Michel Platini

    • Michel Hidalgo

    • Henri Michel

    • Laurent Blanc

    Correct Answer
    A. Michel Hidalgo
    Explanation
    Michel Hidalgo is the correct answer because he coached France when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1984.

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  • 23. 

    Who coached West Germany when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1972?

    • Jurgen Klinsmann

    • Berti Vogts

    • Jupp Derwall

    • Helmut Schon

    Correct Answer
    A. Helmut Schon
    Explanation
    Helmut Schon coached West Germany when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1972.

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  • 24. 

    Who coached the Netherlands when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1988?

    • Bert Van Marwijk

    • Marco Van Bastan

    • Rinus Michels

    • Jupp Derwall

    Correct Answer
    A. Rinus Michels
    Explanation
    Rinus Michels coached the Netherlands when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1988.

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  • 25. 

    How much money did Spain earn for winning the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • 2.5 Million Euros

    • 5 Million Euros

    • 7.5 Million Euros

    • 1 Million Euros

    Correct Answer
    A. 7.5 Million Euros
    Explanation
    Spain earned 7.5 million Euros for winning the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship. This amount was awarded to the winning team as prize money for their victory in the tournament.

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  • 26. 

    How many teams make the UEFA European Football Championship final tournament?

    • 16

    • 64

    • 8

    • 32

    Correct Answer
    A. 16
    Explanation
    The UEFA European Football Championship final tournament consists of 16 teams. This means that 16 national teams from Europe qualify to compete in the tournament.

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  • 27. 

    Who coached France when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 2000?

    • Aime Jacquet

    • Laurent Blanc

    • Zinedane Zidane

    • Roger Lemerre

    Correct Answer
    A. Roger Lemerre
    Explanation
    Roger Lemerre coached France when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 2000.

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  • 28. 

    Who coached Denmark when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1992?

    • Morten Olsen

    • Sepp Piontek

    • Chris Rolfe

    • Richard Moller Nielsen

    Correct Answer
    A. Richard Moller Nielsen
    Explanation
    Richard Moller Nielsen is the correct answer because he coached Denmark when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1992.

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  • 29. 

    Who coached West Germany when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1980?

    • Jurgen Klinsmann

    • Helmut Schon

    • Berti Vogts

    • Jupp Derwall

    Correct Answer
    A. Jupp Derwall
    Explanation
    Jupp Derwall coached West Germany when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1980.

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  • 30. 

    Who coached Soviet Union when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1960?

    • Oleg Romantsev

    • Dick Advocaat

    • Pavel Sadyrin

    • Gavriil Kachalin

    Correct Answer
    A. Gavriil Kachalin
    Explanation
    Gavriil Kachalin coached the Soviet Union when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1960.

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  • 31. 

    How many goals did Wayne Rooney score in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • Six

    • Two

    • Four

    • Zero

    Correct Answer
    A. Zero
    Explanation
    Wayne Rooney did not score any goals in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship.

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  • 32. 

    How many teams qualify for the UEFA European Football Championship?

    • 32

    • 64

    • 8

    • 53

    Correct Answer
    A. 32
    Explanation
    The UEFA European Football Championship, also known as the Euros, is a major tournament contested by European national teams. Since 1996, the final tournament has featured 32 teams. This expansion from the previous 16-team format allows for greater inclusion and competition among European nations. The qualification process leading up to the tournament involves numerous matches to determine which teams secure these coveted spots in the finals.

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  • 33. 

    Who coached Czechoslovakia when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1976?

    • Vaclav Jezek

    • Jozef Venglos

    • Michal Bilek

    • Dusan Uhrin

    Correct Answer
    A. Vaclav Jezek
    Explanation
    Vaclav Jezek is the correct answer because he coached Czechoslovakia when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1976.

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  • 34. 

    How many goals were scored in the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship?

    • 77

    • 127

    • 177

    • 207

    Correct Answer
    A. 77
    Explanation
    In the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, a total of 77 goals were scored.

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  • 35. 

    Who coached Italy when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1968?

    • Giuseppe Viani

    • Fulvio Bernardini

    • Giovanni Ferrari

    • Ferruccio Valcareggi

    Correct Answer
    A. Ferruccio Valcareggi
    Explanation
    Ferruccio Valcareggi coached Italy when they won the UEFA European Football Championship in 1968.

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