Think you’ve kept up with the major events across the world of sport this week? This quiz will challenge your recall on stories ranging from dramatic cup football and historic rugby clashes to surprising moments on the Olympic snow and intriguing club facts.
Consider the athlete who, after a disappointing run, abandoned his equipment at the edge of the course and disappeared into the forest. Or the competitor who, upon finishing, immediately went down on one knee at the finish line—and received an affirmative answer. Then there was the exasperated skier who addressed the nearest camera with a definitive retirement announcement, vowing never to touch skis again.
Shifting to the beautiful game, one team suffered a defeat so comprehensive it led to two red cards and prompted their manager’s resignation within 24 hours. Meanwhile, in a fiercely contested local derby, victory was secured by the narrowest of margins—a single point.
Beyond the headlines, some clubs have unique backgrounds. One boasts a perfect, unblemished record in its national league this season. Another, situated in a city with a storied past where the population has dramatically declined, plays in a stadium that can hold an audience triple the size of the local inhabitants. And at a different club, the youth ranks include the son of one of football’s most iconic global stars.
How many of these stories do you remember?
