The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz | Day 274

“This friggin’ game is ruining my life!”

The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is kicking off, today, with a 1980s classic about the Allies taking on the Nazis in a contentious WWII game of footy. We also have your favourites, in geography, records and general knowledge.

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ROUND 1: MOVIES
We're going hard with Escape to Victory today. Who played Corporal Luis Fernandez?

Garrincha

Luther Blissett

Pelé

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Who played cocksure goalkeeper Captain Robert Hatch?

Sylvester Stallone

Ray Clemence

Warren Beatty

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Who played the redoubtable Captain John Colby?

Michael Caine

Max von Sydow

Tim Piggott-Smith

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Who played the lively attacking talent Carlos Rey in the movie?

Diego Maradona

Ricky Villa

Osvaldo Ardiles

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Which former Ipswich star played the uncompromising Arthur Hayes in the movie?

John Wark

George Burley

Jim Magilton

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ROUND 2: GEOGRAPHY
The 2021 NBA season is about to commence. The opening game of the season involves the Nets and Warriors. Where are the Nets from?

Nevada

Brooklyn

Bronx

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In what city would you find the Allianz Arena?

Berlin

Cologne

Munich

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Home to the Tribesmen, where would you find Pearse Stadium?

A

B

C

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Where is Ulster No.8 Marcell Coetzee from?

Northern Ireland

South Africa

Australia

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Where are the NBA side 'Celtics' from?

Connecticut

Baltimore

Boston

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ROUND 3: RECORDS
What Dublin player scored the fastest ever All-Ireland SFC Final goal at the weekend?

Ciarán Kilkenny

Dean Rock

John Small

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How many senior All-Ireland titles does Brian Fenton now have?

6

7

8

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Munster recorded their biggest ever come-from-behind victory in Europe, at the weekend, against what French side?

Clermont

Biarritz

Lyon

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Before the 6-2 win over Leeds, on Sunday, who was Manchester United manager when they last scored six or more goals in a home league game?

Louis van Gaal

José Mourinho

Alex Ferguson

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How many TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship titles in a row have the Dublin women's team won?

2

4

6

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ROUND 4: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
He beat Geoff Neal in a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas on Saturday. Who is he?

Mike Perry

Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson

Chris Weidman

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He dominated Callum Smith at the Alamodome on Saturday night. Who is he?

Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez

Gennady Golovkin

Frank Sanchez

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Eric Cantona played five seasons with Manchester United. How many league titles did he win with the club?

3

4

5

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Who did Cantona win his other league title in England with?

Everton

Tottenham

Leeds United

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Wrong!

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Who is this former Munster and Ireland back-row?

Alan Quinlan

David Wallace

Denis Leamy

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