The Great Bleacher Report Football Quiz: Answers

Last Saturday I introduced the Bleacher Report quizzes. The answers have been counted, and the first round is over! Here are the answers:

1. Who is the only footballer ever to play in three World Cup winning teams?

A. Pele

2. Which trophy was stolen from a Birmingham shop window in 1895?

A. FA Cup

3. What is the nickname of Swansea FC?

A. The Swans (also accepted 'The Jacks')

4. Which celebrity chef sits on the board of Norwich City?

A. Delia Smith

5. What is the retirement age for Premier League referees?

A. 48

6. Who was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the 2002 World Cup?

A. Oliver Kahn

7. Which city plays host to the Old Firm derby?

A. Glasgow

8. Who was the first Dutch player to be awarded the Ballon d’Or?

A. Johan Cruyff

9. What, other than the Boleyn Ground, is West Ham’s stadium known as?

A. Upton Park

10. Which team won the Premier League in 1995?

A. Blackburn Rovers

The winner of round one was: Jon Marum! Congratulations Jon, he scored 9/10. Commiserations to Yoosof Farah and Shyam Parthasarathi who both came a close second with 8/10.

Well done everyone who took part, and the next round of questions will be out shortly.