Sports quiz of the week: Ronaldo, England v Scotland and big earners

Who scored? Who helped someone else score? Who is loaded?

In the build-up to the game between England and Scotland at Wembley on Friday night, minds have inevitably drifted back to their previous meeting at a major tournament, at Euro 96, when Paul Gascoigne scored an iconic goal in a 2-0 win for England. Who set up his goal?

Teddy Sheringham

Stuart Pearce

Darren Anderton

Jamie Redknapp

When was the last time Scotland qualified for a tournament and England did not?

World Cup 78

Euro 84

Euro 92

World Cup 94

Euro 2020 is not the only major international tournament taking place at the minute. Brazil is hosting the Copa América. Which of these legends has won that tournament?

Pelé

Diego Maradona

Lionel Messi

Ronaldo

The US Open is being played at Torrey Pines in California this weekend. The prize money at the US Open is the highest of the four majors. How much will the winning golfer be paid?

$90,210

$999,999

$2.25m

$10m

In the women’s singles at the French Open, what did the four semi-finalists have in common?

None of them had won a grand slam before

They all have the same first names

They were all from the same country

They were all teenagers

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 105th and 106th goals for Portugal in their opening fixture at Euro 2020. Ronaldo is now just three goals behind the man at the top of the all-time goals list in international football. Which country did he represent?

Brazil

Argentina

Egypt

Iran

England have already made a little bit of history at Euro 2020. After nine attempts in previous tournaments, they have finally won an opening game at a European Championship. Which team has done the opposite, finally losing an opening game after going unbeaten in their 12 previous opening fixtures?

Spain

Russia

Scotland

Germany

England’s starting XI against Croatia did not feature any Manchester United, Liverpool or Arsenal players. When was the last time England kicked off a game at a major tournament without any players from the country’s three most successful clubs?

World Cup 2006

Euro 1992

World Cup 1966

It had never happened before

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson is having a great few months. His club won the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup this season. Why was he celebrating this week?

He set a new record for climbing the 214 Wainwright peaks in the Lake District in less than a week

He broke the course record at the New Dunblane Golf Course with a seven-under par round of 62

His son made his debut for Chile at the Copa América

He was called into the Scotland squad for Euro 2020 as their third goalkeeper

Sergio Ramos is leaving Real Madrid after 16 years at the club. During that time he played 671 games, scored 101 goals and won 22 titles – including four Champions Leagues. How many times was he sent off while playing for Madrid?

16

22

26

32

New Zealand and India are bidding to become the first world champions in Test cricket this weekend, when they meet in the World Test Championship final. In which city is the Test being played?

London

Chicago

Southampton

Jakarta

2 and above.

Ah well. Have a great weekend

3 and above.

Ah well. Have a great weekend

4 and above.

A decent score. Have a great weekend

5 and above.

A decent score. Have a great weekend

6 and above.

A fine score. Have a great weekend

7 and above.

Superb. Have a great weekend

8 and above.

Superb. Have a great weekend

9 and above.

Superb. Have a great weekend

10 and above.

Superb. Have a great weekend

11 and above.

Superb. Have a great weekend

0 and above.

Ah well. Have a great weekend

1 and above.

Ah well. Have a great weekend

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