Weekly Sports Quiz: Key Events and Results
This week's sports quiz covers a range of major events including the football clash between England and Norway, highlights from Wimbledon, and the achievements of Barcelona star Alexia Putellas. Test your recall of the biggest stories in football, tennis, rugby union, cricket, cycling, rugby league, and swimming.
Football: England Women vs Norway
England's women's team faced Norway in a crucial friendly match. The Lionesses secured a 1-0 victory, with a goal from Beth Mead in the 57th minute. The win extended England's unbeaten run to 10 matches under manager Sarina Wiegman.
Tennis: Wimbledon 2024 Highlights
Wimbledon 2024 saw thrilling matches, with Novak Djokovic winning his eighth men's singles title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set final. In women's singles, Iga Swiatek claimed her first Wimbledon crown, beating Ons Jabeur in straight sets.
Alexia Putellas: Barcelona Star Shines
Alexia Putellas, the Ballon d'Or winner, continued her stellar form for Barcelona, scoring a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Real Madrid in the Liga F. According to reports, Putellas has now scored 25 goals this season, leading Barcelona to the top of the table.
Other Sports: Rugby, Cricket, Cycling, and More
In rugby union, England defeated Australia 32-18 at Twickenham. Rugby league saw St Helens beat Wigan 14-6 in the Super League Grand Final. In cricket, England's men's team won the third Test against India by 10 wickets. Cycling's Tour de France saw Jonas Vingegaard win his second consecutive yellow jersey. Swimming's World Championships featured multiple world records, including Sarah Sjöström's 50m freestyle.
