Sports quiz of the week: big goals, beer, bans, beaten finalists and a bum

13 September 2019 09:33
Who arrived in style? Who hung the DJ out to dry? Who is all in?Football quiz: early season sackingsCristiano Ronaldo scored his 93rd goal for Portugal this week. Only one player has scored more international goals than Ronaldo. Which country did he represent?Republic of Ireland BrazilArgentinaIranA man called Eric Smith says he has been banned from the Cleveland Browns’ stadium for dousing a player in beer during a game. Why was Smith perplexed about the ban?He says he "thought the player wanted a drink"He says he "spilled the beer accidentally" and "it cost $9 – so I’d never throw it away"He says he was DJing at a wedding at the timeHe says he "thought the beer was water" and was only "helping the guy cool down"Valon Berisha scored two goals for Kosovo against England this week. Who was the last player to score twice in a game against England?Mario BalotelliRuud van NistelrooyLuis SuárezVincenzo MontellaKim Clijsters is preparing to make a comeback to tennis. What has Clijsters already achieved that sets her apart from every other player on the current WTA tour?She has won all four grand slams in one yearShe has won a grand slam as a motherShe has won grand slams in three different decadesShe has captained her country's basketball teamPortugal are dominating European football at the minute. They won the European Championship in 2016, the Uefa Futsal Championship in 2018 and the Nations League earlier this year. Which trophy did they add to their cabinet this week?Euro Beach Soccer LeagueWalking Football European Nations Cup Homeless European Cup Uefa Women’s Championship Who responded to his victory in the Rear of the Year award by saying: "I am very proud of it. My wife has always told me I have a nice bum. I wasn’t expecting to win that award, but it was nice"?Jürgen KloppPhil JonesAndy MurrayGareth SouthgateThe Champions League returns next week. Which of these fixtures features two clubs who have won all of their league games so far this season?PSG v Real MadridAtlético Madrid v JuventusNapoli v LiverpoolBorussia Dortmund v BarcelonaTyson Fury is fighting Otto Wallin in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Which of these statements about Wallin is false?He has won all 20 of his professional fightsHe won them all by knockoutHis nickname is "The Swedish Southpaw"He is 6ft 5inDiego Maradona led his first training session as Gimnasia manager this week. How did he enter the pitch?He parasailed on to the pitch with his pet dogHe stepped out of a helicopter and set fire to their local rival's shirtHe walked to the sidelines through a giant inflatable wolf’s head then took a golf buggy to the pitchHe rode on to the training pitch on a horse while smoking a cigarThe Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday. Which country has reached the final three times but never won the tournament?South AfricaFranceArgentinaAustralia5 and above.Have a great weekend.6 and above.Have a great weekend.7 and above.Sensational scoring. Have a great weekend.8 and above.Sensational scoring. Have a great weekend.9 and above.Sensational scoring. Have a great weekend.10 and above.Flawless. You hero. Have a great weekend.1 and above.Ah well. Have a great weekend.4 and above.ThatHave a great weekend.3 and above.Not (that) bad. Have a great weekend.0 and above.Ah well. Have a great weekend.2 and above.Ah well. Have a great weekend. Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian