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Football facts & Football related idioms
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Which country won the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Germany
France
Brazil
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Which of these positions does a football player NOT usually play?
Defender
Pitch referee
Goalkeeper
3
What is the objective of football?
To run the fastest
To kick the ball the furthest
To score more goals than the other team
4
What does the idiom "a game changer" refer to?
A change in football rules
Someone who plays football badly
A person or thing that makes a big difference in a situation
5
What is the name of the world's most famous football tournament?
UEFA Champions League
FIFA World Cup
Super Bowl
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If someone says "in the ballpark," what do they mean?
They are close to the right answer or estimate
They are playing football
They are talking about a sports stadium
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If someone says "level playing field," what do they mean?
A football match with equal teams
A situation where everyone has the same chance to succeed
A football field that’s perfectly flat
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What does it mean to "be on the same team"?
To be playing on the same football team
To share a football
To be working together towards the same goal or purpose
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What does it mean to "get the ball rolling"?
To delay something
To start something or get something moving
To pass a football to someone
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What does it mean to "drop the ball"?
To pass the ball to someone
To lose a football match
To make a mistake or fail at something
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What does it mean to "get the ball rolling"?
To start something or get something moving
To pass a football to someone
To delay something
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How long does a standard football match last?
120 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
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What does the phrase "kick off" mean in everyday English?
To fight with someone
To stop something
To start something
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What is a "throw-in"?
A type of goal celebration
A way to restart the game when the ball goes out of bounds
A kick from the sideline
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Which of these is a common way to restart the game after a goal is scored?
Throw-in
Corner kick
Kick-off
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What does the phrase "behind the eight ball" mean?
To be in a good situation
To be in a difficult or challenging position
To score a goal
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What is a "corner kick"?
A kick to score a goal directly
A kick taken from the corner of the field to restart the game
A kick awarded when the ball goes out of bounds at the side
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What is the name of the area where the goalkeeper stands?
Midfield
Penalty box
Goal post
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What is a "penalty kick"?
A kick taken from the halfway line
A goal scored from any distance
A free kick awarded after a foul in the penalty area
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What is a "free kick"?
A goal scored without any defenders
A kick to restart the game
A kick given to the other team after a foul
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Which of these is NOT a part of the football field?
Sideline
Ice rink
Penalty area
22
How many players are on each team in a standard football match?
15 players
8 players
11 players
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If someone is said to "play hardball," what does it mean?
To try something in a very relaxed manner
To be serious and tough in a situation
To play football in a friendly way
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Who is responsible for keeping the goal safe?
The defender
The goalkeeper
The striker
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In which sport would you find a "yellow card"?
Basketball
Football
Tennis
