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CHRISTMAS QUIZ! Can you remember what happened in sport this year? Test your knowledge with our bronze, silver and gold quizzes

CHRISTMAS QUIZ! Can you remember what happened in sport this year? Test your knowledge with our bronze, silver and gold quizzes


Merry Christmas! The end of 2023 is drawing near and it’s time to reflect on yet another unforgettable year of sport.

To celebrate the sporting year, we’ve created a bronze, silver and gold quiz for you to sink your teeth into on Christmas Day. Enjoy!

How many can you get?

BRONZE

1. Who did Manchester City beat in the Champions League final to win the tournament and the Treble? 

2. Which city hosted a Formula One Grand Prix for the first time in November?

3. Who beat Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Wimbledon final in July?

Manchester City jubilantly celebrate winning the Treble after a sensational 2022-23 season

Manchester City jubilantly celebrate winning the Treble after a sensational 2022-23 season

Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-paid footballer in history after his move to Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-paid footballer in history after his move to Saudi Arabia

Finals MVP Nikola Jokic won his franchise their first ever NBA championship in June this year

Finals MVP Nikola Jokic won his franchise their first ever NBA championship in June this year

4. Which England bowler surpassed 600 Test wickets during the 2023 Ashes series against Australia?

5. Which former NFL star bought a minority stake in Birmingham City this year?

Question 10: Who am I?

Question 10: Who am I?

6. Which Saudi Arabian club signed Cristiano Ronaldo in January 2023, making him the highest earning football star in history?

7. Nikola Jokic led which franchise to their first ever NBA championship in June?

8. Who has agreed to return as Team Europe captain after triumphing at the 44th Ryder Cup in Italy?

9. Who won Sports Personality of the Year?

10. Look at the picture. I stopped Red Bull winning every single Formula One race in 2023. Who am I?

SILVER

1. Which Indian batsman hit his 50th ODI century at the Cricket World Cup to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record?

2. Who resigned as RFEF president after receiving extreme backlash for kissing Spain star Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women’s World Cup medal ceremony?

3. According to Forbes, who was the highest earning boxer in 2023?

4. Why was Gary Lineker forced off his Match of the Day hosting duties in March?

The 'kissgate' scandal during the Women's World Cup ceremony sparked huge controversy

The ‘kissgate’ scandal during the Women’s World Cup ceremony sparked huge controversy

West Ham celebrates winning the Europa Conference League - their major trophy since 1980

West Ham celebrates winning the Europa Conference League – their major trophy since 1980

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker was temporarily forced off his hosting duties in March

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker was temporarily forced off his hosting duties in March

Question 10: Who am I?

Question 10: Who am I?

5. Which leading international referee announced his retirement in November? 

6. Who scored the winning goal for West Ham United in the Europa Conference League final?

7. Which legendary wrestler returned to the WWE at Survivor Series in November?

8. Which sporting event did Jonas Vingegaard win in 2023?

9. Mail Sport launched a brand new podcast called It’s All Kicking Off starring Ian Ladyman and which former Premier League winner?

10. Look at the picture. I tackled and carried off a Just Stop Oil activist after he invaded the pitch at The Ashes. Who am I?

IT’S ALL KICKING OFF! 

GOLD

1. After how many seconds did Ilkay Gundogan score in the 2023 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United?

2.  Which baseball star signed a record-breaking $700m (£558m) contract with the LA Dodgers this month? 

3. Which VAR official wrongly disallowed Luis Diaz’s goal against Tottenham in September?

4. Ian Wright announced his retirement from Match of the Day after how many years?

5. Corinthians goalkeeper Cassio made headlines in November. Why?

Ilkay Gundogan (right) scored a superb volley to fire Manchester City ahead in the FA Cup final

Ilkay Gundogan (right) scored a superb volley to fire Manchester City ahead in the FA Cup final

A 'significant human error' caused extreme backlash after Liverpool forward Luis Diaz was wrongly disallowed his goal during the Reds' bitter 2-1 defeat by Tottenham in September

A ‘significant human error’ caused extreme backlash after Liverpool forward Luis Diaz was wrongly disallowed his goal during the Reds’ bitter 2-1 defeat by Tottenham in September

Question 10: Who am I?

Question 10: Who am I?

6. Who was the leading try scorer during this year’s Rugby World Cup?

7. On New Year’s Day in January, which darts star wore ear defenders to drown out the Ally Pally noise?

8. Spell the surname of Liverpool’s new Hungarian midfielder. Dominik __________.

9. Which Bournemouth star became the second footballer in the 21st century (after Stevan Jovetic) to score a goal across each of Europe’s top five leagues? (England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain)

10. Look at the picture. I waved an emotional farewell to my club as I announced my retirement from football in April, having made over 400 appearances for my team. Who am I?

Eccentric Corinthians keeper Cassio made headlines with an extremely high IQ play this year

Eccentric Corinthians keeper Cassio made headlines with an extremely high IQ play this year

ANSWERS

Can’t remember these things happening in 2023? Why not take a look back at Mail Sport’s stories…

Cristiano Ronaldo officially joins Al-Nassr

Man City’s incredible Treble triumph in pictures 

OLIVER HOLT: F1 and Las Vegas are entertainment’s newest power couple 

‘Oh f***’: PGMOL release VAR audio from Luis Diaz goal blunder 

Watch bizarre moment Corinthians goalkeeper makes no attempt to save free-kick 

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s world record as he hits his 50th ODI century 

CM Punk is back in WWE! Legend makes shock return to close Survivor Series 

Joaquin bids an emotional farewell to Real Betis ahead of his retirement

Inside BBC SPOTY winner Mary Earps’ stunning home

Luke Donald will lead Europe’s bid to retain the Ryder Cup on US soil in 2025 

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