European Football History Quiz (1990s-2000s)

Roberto Mancini worked as an assistant manager under Sven-Göran Eriksson at Lazio during the late 1990s, where they won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and Serie A titles. Mancini later became a successful manager himself, winning multiple league titles. Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, and Guus Hiddink are all accomplished managers but did not work under Eriksson at Lazio.

Nicolas Anelka played for Arsenal (1997-1999), Real Madrid (1999-2000), Liverpool on loan (2001-2002), Manchester City (2002-2005), and Bolton (2006-2008). Newcastle United is the only club among the options he never represented.

Jermaine Defoe never played for Leeds United. All other options - Viduka, Ferdinand, Woodgate, Kewell, and Lennon - were all Leeds players during the club's prominent late 1990s/early 2000s period.

The 2006 FA Cup final is famously called 'The Steven Gerrard Final' because Gerrard scored two spectacular goals, including a dramatic 91st-minute equalizer from 35 yards to force extra time against West Ham United.

Rui Costa was AC Milan's record signing when they paid €43 million to acquire him from Fiorentina in 2001. Kaka, Ronaldinho, and Pato were all expensive signings but not the record at the time of their transfers.

Thierry Henry joined Arsenal from Juventus in 1999. He had struggled at Juventus, where he was played out of position on the wing, and Arsene Wenger brought him to Arsenal to convert him into a striker.

Jose Mourinho worked as Sir Bobby Robson's interpreter at Sporting CP in 1992. This was Mourinho's first major role in football and began their mentor-protégé relationship that continued at Barcelona and beyond.