Sport Quiz: The Ballon D'or Trio

1. Finally, Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid for a record £80million in 2008, but how much did Man United pay for him when they signed him from Sporting Lisbon in 2003?

£12.2million

£15million

£2.4million

£5million

Man United paid £12.2 million for Ronaldo when they signed him from Sporting Lisbon in 2003.

Explanation

Man United paid £12.2 million for Ronaldo when they signed him from Sporting Lisbon in 2003.

2. Ronaldo was one of the top scorers at Euro 2012, scoring three goals in the tournament, but who was awarded the golden boot?

Mario Balotelli

Fernando Torres

Mario Gomez

Mario Madzukic

Fernando Torres was awarded the golden boot at Euro 2012 because he scored the highest number of goals in the tournament. Although Ronaldo was one of the top scorers with three goals, Torres managed to score more and therefore received the prestigious award.

Explanation

Fernando Torres was awarded the golden boot at Euro 2012 because he scored the highest number of goals in the tournament. Although Ronaldo was one of the top scorers with three goals, Torres managed to score more and therefore received the prestigious award.

3. Messi also became the first player to score five goals in a Champions League match in 2012, but who were Barcelona playing against?

Basel

Napoli

Bayern Leverkusen

Benfica

In 2012, Messi achieved the remarkable feat of scoring five goals in a single Champions League match. The question asks which team Barcelona was playing against when Messi accomplished this record-breaking performance. The correct answer is Bayern Leverkusen.

Explanation

In 2012, Messi achieved the remarkable feat of scoring five goals in a single Champions League match. The question asks which team Barcelona was playing against when Messi accomplished this record-breaking performance. The correct answer is Bayern Leverkusen.

4. Despite a record breaking year, what was the only winner's title Messi added to his collection in 2012?

Champions League

Spanish Cup/Copa Del Rey

La Liga

FIFA Club World Cup

In 2012, despite having a record-breaking year, the only winner's title that Messi added to his collection was the Spanish Cup/Copa Del Rey. This means that he did not win the Champions League, La Liga, or the FIFA Club World Cup in that year.

Explanation

In 2012, despite having a record-breaking year, the only winner's title that Messi added to his collection was the Spanish Cup/Copa Del Rey. This means that he did not win the Champions League, La Liga, or the FIFA Club World Cup in that year.

5. And finally, the Portugeezer one himself, it's Ronnie. What unprecedented feat did Ronaldo achieve in the 2011-12 Spanish league season?

Scoring more than 40 goals in consecutive La Liga seasons

Scoring at least once against every one of Real's domestic opponents

Fastest player in La Liga history to score 100 league goals

All of the above

In the 2011-12 Spanish league season, Ronaldo achieved the unprecedented feat of scoring more than 40 goals in consecutive La Liga seasons. He also scored at least once against every one of Real's domestic opponents, which is a remarkable accomplishment. Additionally, he became the fastest player in La Liga history to score 100 league goals. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above".

Explanation

In the 2011-12 Spanish league season, Ronaldo achieved the unprecedented feat of scoring more than 40 goals in consecutive La Liga seasons. He also scored at least once against every one of Real's domestic opponents, which is a remarkable accomplishment. Additionally, he became the fastest player in La Liga history to score 100 league goals. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above".

6. Iniesta was awarded how many man-of-match titles at the Euro 2012 tournament?

1

2

3

None

Iniesta was awarded 3 man-of-the-match titles at the Euro 2012 tournament. This suggests that he performed exceptionally well in multiple matches throughout the tournament, making significant contributions to his team's success.

Explanation

Iniesta was awarded 3 man-of-the-match titles at the Euro 2012 tournament. This suggests that he performed exceptionally well in multiple matches throughout the tournament, making significant contributions to his team's success.

7. In April 2012, Iniesta's record for the number of games played for Barcelona without defeat came to an end against Real Madrid. How many games was it?

45

50

55

60

In April 2012, Iniesta's record for the number of games played for Barcelona without defeat ended against Real Madrid. The correct answer is 55, which means that Iniesta had played 55 games for Barcelona without experiencing a defeat until that match against Real Madrid.

Explanation

In April 2012, Iniesta's record for the number of games played for Barcelona without defeat ended against Real Madrid. The correct answer is 55, which means that Iniesta had played 55 games for Barcelona without experiencing a defeat until that match against Real Madrid.

8. Iniesta scored his first goal for Spain in a 2007 friendly against which team?

England

Greece

Poland

Finland

Iniesta scored his first goal for Spain in a 2007 friendly against England.

Explanation

Iniesta scored his first goal for Spain in a 2007 friendly against England.

9. Onto Messi now. The Argentine broke Gerd Muller's record of goals scored in a calendar year in 2012, but how many hatricks did he score last year?

6

7

8

9

The question asks how many hatricks Messi scored last year. The correct answer is 9, indicating that Messi scored 9 hatricks in the given year.

Explanation

The question asks how many hatricks Messi scored last year. The correct answer is 9, indicating that Messi scored 9 hatricks in the given year.

10. Messi got sent off on his debut for Argentina, but how long was he on the pitch for?

2 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes

12 minutes

Messi was sent off on his debut for Argentina, indicating that he received a red card and was ejected from the game. The question is asking for the duration of time that Messi spent on the pitch before being sent off. The correct answer is 2 minutes, meaning that Messi's debut for Argentina was cut short after only 2 minutes of play.

Explanation

Messi was sent off on his debut for Argentina, indicating that he received a red card and was ejected from the game. The question is asking for the duration of time that Messi spent on the pitch before being sent off. The correct answer is 2 minutes, meaning that Messi's debut for Argentina was cut short after only 2 minutes of play.