Football quiz: France

The full answer key for this quiz, question by question.

In which city is the Stade Vélodrome?

MarseilleThe ground opened in 1937 in the south of the city

What was Ligue 1 called before it was renamed in 2002?

Division 1The French professional league was founded in the 1932-1933 season

In which year was Paris Saint-Germain founded?

1970The club was born from the merger of Stade Saint-Germain and Paris FC

Which French club won the Champions League in 1993?

Olympique de MarseilleThey won the final one nil against AC Milan in Munich

Which French player was the winning captain at Euro 1984?

Michel PlatiniHe scored nine goals in that tournament held in France

Which French player was the first to win the Ballon d'Or?

Raymond KopaHe was playing for Real Madrid at the time and was honoured in 1958

In which year did France win their first World Cup?

1998The final was played at the Stade de France against Brazil

In which year was the Stade de France opened?

1998It was built in Saint-Denis to host the World Cup