World Football's Big Fat Quiz of 2016

Were you paying attention to what was happening in the world of football in 2016?

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On Jan 11, 2019

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Who was the unlikely hero that scored Portugal's extra-time winner in the final of Euro 2016 in July?

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In which month of 2016 did Lionel Messi announce his shock retirement from international football?

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Referee Viktor Kassai created history during December's FIFA Club World Cup when he awarded a penalty with the use of video technology, but which team benefitted from the decision?

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Jesse Lingard scored a famous extra-time winner for Manchester United in May's FA Cup final, but who had scored first for Crystal Palace in normal time?

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Which Chinese Super League club broke the Asian transfer record in February to sign Brazilian midfielder Alex Teixeira?

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Which of these players did not feature among the 30 individuals nominated for the 2016 Ballon d'Or?

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Which US female superstar made big news in December by agreeing to join Lyon's all-conquering women's team?

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Who was the unfortunate player that missed Atletico Madrid's decisive penalty in the Champions League final in May?

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Of these 3 Premier League signings from the January transfer window, which was the most expensive?

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In which city was the 2016 Europa League final played where Sevilla won a third straight title after beating Liverpool?

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In December, which goalkeeper equalled the Premier League record for penalty saves with his 9th (since 2006 when the stat was first recorded)?

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What proportion of Iceland's TV viewing audience was purported to have watched their country knock England out of Euro 2016 in June?

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How many goals did Mario Balotelli score on his debut for new club Nice in September?

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Which franchise lifted the MLS Cup in 2016?

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Who did Manchester City knock out of the Champions League in April to reach the semi-finals for the first time?

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In August on home soil, what colour medal did Brazil's men's team collect at the 2016 Olympic games?

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