THE ULTIMATE QUIZ

Roll up, roll up for posers on rejected trialists, Football League newbies and curious international call- ups...

2021-06-29 -

Zinedine Zidane has left his role as Real Madrid boss for a second time – how many European Cups did he claim in charge of Los Blancos?

Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez spent a month on trial at which Scottish First Division outfit in 2009?

Since 2009- 10, only once has the Europa League been won by a club from outside England or Spain. Who was it?

Which highly- rated midfielder led the Championship’s assist charts with 16 across 2020- 21?

Which Russian city will roll out its red carpet when hosting the 2022 Champions League Final?

In which year did Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita pull off his iconic scorpion kick against England at Wembley?

Only three players netted goals for England at Euro 96. Can you tell us the names of those Three Lions sharp- shooters?

Lille’s manager announced his departure from Les Dogues two days after they won the Ligue 1 title. Which gaffer was it?

The stadium below will stage second- tier football next term, after its team finished bottom with just 16 points. Who play there?

The four players above all signed for Premier League sides 20 years ago this summer. Can you name them?

Former Rangers favourite Gennaro Gattuso will manage which Serie A club in the 2021- 22 season?

Which country won the women’s football tournament at the 2012 London Olympics, beating Japan in the gold medal match?

Can you fill in the four missing losing finalists from the last eight European Championships below?

Blackburn forward Ben Brereton bagged a surprise international call- up for which nation in May?

At which edition of the Euros did Ireland’s Ray Houghton score his famous goal to defeat England?

Which National League winners will be making their debut in the Football League next season?

Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Muller’s 49- year- old Bundesliga goal record in 2021 after hitting how many for Bayern Munich?

Bayern have swooped to recruit English left- back Omar Richards from which Championship side?