Sports fans, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with our weekly round-up quiz. From rapid rises to record lows, and a healthy dose of social media drama, the past seven days have served up plenty of talking points across football, boxing, tennis, rugby and beyond. But how closely were you paying attention? Let’s find out!
Football Focus
In the world of football, Pep Guardiola made headlines by extending his Manchester City contract through to 2026. The Spaniard is already the club’s longest-serving manager of the 21st century, but who holds the honor of being second on that list? Manuel Pellegrini, Kevin Keegan, Roberto Mancini or Stuart Pearce? Keep that in mind as we move on to our next football brainteaser.
Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr shared some joyous personal news this week, announcing that she and her partner Kristie Mewis are expecting their first child together. But which Women’s Super League side does Mewis currently play for? West Ham, Aston Villa, Chelsea or Brighton?
Court Capers & Ring Kings
Switching our focus to the tennis court, Rafael Nadal‘s retirement sent shockwaves through the sport. But long before his Grand Slam glory, a young Nadal first gained fame as the nephew of former Spanish international footballer Miguel Ángel Nadal. What was the elder Nadal’s evocative nickname? The Beast of Bilbao, The Salamander of Salamanca, The Beast of Barcelona or The Monster of Mallorca?
From one sporting great to another, Katie Taylor added another impressive scalp to her undefeated record, besting Amanda Serrano on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson bout. But boxing is not the only sport in which Taylor has represented her native Republic of Ireland. Was it soccer, camogie, lacrosse or rugby union that saw her don the green jersey?
According to a source close to Taylor’s camp, the undisputed lightweight champion is already eyeing up her next challenge after dispatching Serrano in their highly anticipated rematch.
Egg-Chasing Agony & Roundball Revelations
Over in rugby union, Wales find themselves on the brink of an unwanted record. One more loss to the Springboks this weekend would condemn Warren Gatland‘s men to their longest ever losing streak. But how many matches would that be? 13, 18, 11 or 12?
Finally, a social media story with a twist. NBA icon LeBron James announced he was taking a break from Twitter and Instagram, citing too many “negative takes”. But eagle-eyed followers noticed he had himself been unfollowed by a fellow megastar last month. Was the offended A-lister Jake Paul, Drake, Beyoncé or David Beckham?
How did you fare in our quiz? Whether you aced it or crashed out in the early rounds, join us again next week for another sporting snapshot. Until then, keep your eyes peeled and your finger on the pulse – you never know what drama will unfold next!
