Football Quiz

Manchester United won the UEFA Champions League in 2008, defeating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final played in Moscow. This was an all-English final with United claiming their third European Cup/Champions League title. The match is famous for John Terry's penalty slip and Van der Sar's decisive save.

Manchester City signed Robinho from Real Madrid for £32 million in September 2008, which was then a club-record transfer fee. This high-profile signing marked the beginning of Manchester City's transformation into a top European club following their takeover by the Abu Dhabi group. Robinho's transfer was significant as it signaled City's new financial power and ambition.

Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League during the 2009-10 season (April 2010). This was a significant victory as Chelsea were challenging for the title and eventually won it that season. The match showcased Chelsea's strength under Carlo Ancelotti and was part of their successful title campaign.

David Beckham played for LA Galaxy from 2007 to 2012, which includes the timeframe referenced in the question. He had moved from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy in a high-profile transfer that raised the profile of Major League Soccer. By 2009-10, Beckham was well-established at LA Galaxy, making option D the correct answer.

William Gallas is indeed French and left Arsenal at the end of the 2009-10 season when his contract expired. He was a central defender who joined Arsenal from Chelsea in 2006 and became captain, though his time at Arsenal ended controversially. Gallas then joined Tottenham Hotspur, making him a rival player, which fits the description of the French player who left Arsenal in 2010.

Deco, the Portuguese attacking midfielder, played for Chelsea from 2008-2010 after transferring from Barcelona. He was a key playmaker during Chelsea's Premier League campaigns.

Xavi Hernandez was named the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2008 for his exceptional midfield performances. His passing accuracy and playmaking were crucial to Spain's first major tournament victory.

John Terry was Chelsea's captain in 2008 and served as club captain for many years. He was a central defender and one of the most iconic leaders in Chelsea's history.

The 2006 FIFA World Cup final was contested between France and Italy. Italy won the final in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, with Zidane's infamous headbutt being the match's defining moment.

Luiz Felipe Scolari was Chelsea's manager in 2008. He was appointed before the 2008-09 season but was dismissed in February 2009. The question refers to a specific point in time.

David Villa won the Golden Boot at Euro 2008 with 4 goals. He was Spain's top scorer and played a vital role in their tournament victory, particularly with his hat-trick against Russia.

Jose Reina was Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper during this period. He joined Liverpool in 2005 and was their starting goalkeeper for many years, known for his clean sheet records.

Gianluigi Buffon was Italy's first-choice goalkeeper in 2008 and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. He has been Italy's starter for numerous tournaments including the 2006 World Cup victory.

Zidane is the only football player listed. Sachin Tendulkar is a cricket legend, Roger Federer is a tennis great, making Zidane the clear answer as a football icon.

Rob Green was West Ham's goalkeeper around 2008. He joined West Ham in 2006 and was their first-choice goalkeeper for several seasons before later moving to other clubs.

Football uses both yellow and red cards for disciplinary purposes. Yellow cards caution players, while red cards eject them from the match. Green cards are not part of standard football officiating.

Gianluigi Buffon is widely regarded as Italy's star player and one of their greatest ever footballers. As a world-class goalkeeper, he has been the backbone of Italian football for over two decades, including their 2006 World Cup triumph.

Jens Lehmann was Germany's starting goalkeeper during the 2008 European Championship. Klose and Ballack were outfield players (striker and midfielder respectively), while Zidane was French and had retired before 2008.

A standard football match is divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, separated by a halftime interval. This format is universal across professional and amateur football worldwide.

All these are fundamental terms in football. A corner kick is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line after touching a defender. A freekick is awarded after a foul. A throw-in restarts play when the ball crosses the touchline.

A regulation football match lasts 90 minutes of active play, divided into two 45-minute halves. This excludes halftime interval and stoppage time added by the referee.

(He is of Manchester united team and others are of Chelsea)

Football players are classified by their position and role: attackers (forwards) score goals, midfielders connect defense and attack, and defenders prevent opposition scoring. A player's role defines their tactical responsibilities on the field.

(Gerrard is the captain of the Liverpool team.)