Question 1

The international federation governing football (soccer) is which of the following?&#10;A) FIA&#10;B) FIBA&#10;C) FIFA&#10;D) FISA

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FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the international federation governing football (soccer) and is responsible for organizing major international tournaments such as the World Cup. FIA is the governing body for motor sport, FIBA for basketball, and FISA for rowing.

Question 2

What league has the highest level of basketball competition for women in Europe?&#10;A) EuroSport League&#10;B) WEBA&#10;C) WNBA&#10;D) EuroLeague

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EuroLeague is widely considered to be the top-tier professional basketball league for women in Europe. It features the best teams from various countries and offers high-level competition. The WNBA is a professional basketball league in North America and is not part of the European basketball circuit. The EuroSport League and WEBA are not recognized as top-tier leagues for women's basketball in Europe.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most well-known team in the FA Premier League?&#10;A) Arsenal&#10;B) Manchester United&#10;C) Olympiakos&#10;D) AC Milan

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Manchester United is widely considered the most well-known team in the FA Premier League, with a large and dedicated fanbase both domestically and internationally. Arsenal is also a well-known team in the league, but Manchester United has a more recognizable brand and more success over the years. Olympiakos and AC Milan are not part of the FA Premier League.

Question 4

What region of the world has the greatest level of esport viewership?&#10;A) Europe&#10;B) South America&#10;C) Asia&#10;D) Australia

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Asia has the greatest level of esport viewership, with countries like China, South Korea, and Japan being among the biggest markets for esports. The League of Legends World Championship and the Dota 2 International, two of the largest esports events in the world, have consistently had their highest viewership numbers from Asia.

Question 5

The UK exit from the European Union is referred to as?&#10;A) Breakout&#10;B) Brexit&#10;C) EU Exit&#10;D) None of the above

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Brexit is the widely accepted term for the UK exit from the European Union.

Question 6

Which of the following is the method of team movement between divisions in many international leagues?&#10;A) Transferring&#10;B) Trading&#10;C) Delegation and realignment&#10;D) Promotion and relegation

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Promotion and relegation is the method of team movement between divisions in many international leagues. This means that the teams that perform well in a lower division are promoted to the higher division while the teams that perform poorly in the higher division are relegated to the lower division. This system helps maintain competitiveness and create opportunities for smaller teams to rise through the ranks.

Question 7

The player movement system internationally is known by the term?&#10;A) Trading system&#10;B) Transfer system&#10;C) Relegation&#10;D) Free agency

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The system that governs the movement of players between clubs internationally is known as the transfer system. This system regulates the transfer fees, contract negotiations, and registration of players. The other options (A, C, D) are not related to the international player movement system.

Question 8

Why do female basketball players opt to play in international leagues?&#10;A) Higher salaries than in the US&#10;B) Better facilities than in the US&#10;C) Opportunities for better sponsorship deals&#10;D) Shorter season schedules

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Female basketball players often opt to play in international leagues because they offer higher salaries than in the US.

Question 9

The FA Premier League is owned by shareholders who can be best described as which of the following?&#10;A) The teams themselves&#10;B) Wealthy individuals&#10;C) Private businesses and foundations&#10;D) Municipalities

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The FA Premier League is owned by the clubs (teams) that make up the league. Each club is a shareholder, with the size of each club's share depending on its status within the league.

Question 10

Which European sport garners the most corporate sponsorship monies?&#10;A) Football&#10;B) Formula 1&#10;C) Basketball&#10;D) NFL Europe

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Football, or soccer as it's known in some parts of Europe, is the sport that garners the most corporate sponsorship monies. Major clubs and leagues attract numerous corporate sponsors, including sports brands, airlines, and consumer electronics companies. The UEFA Champions League, for example, has reportedly generated over €2 billion in sponsor revenue. Formula 1 and basketball also attract significant corporate sponsorship, but not at the same level as football. NFL Europe, on the other hand, no longer exists as a league since it disbanded in 2007.

Question 11

UEFA has joined with Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) to form a campaign called Unite Against Racism

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Question 12

International sport federations play a bigger direct role in professional sport in North America than internationally

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Question 13

European sport clubs develop players from a young age rather than having the players develop in school sport

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Question 14

The fee paid when players move to different teams internationally is called the transaction fee

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Question 15

FIFA is the international federation for football

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Question 16

Name three differences in governance structures in sports leagues beyond North America

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Question 17

Illustrate how promotion and relegation would work and what the league membership would look like for 2019, using the following example

\begin{array}{l}\underline{\text { Final Standings for } 2018}\\\\\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { First Division } & \text { Second Division } \\\hline \text { FC Bayern München } & \text { FC Augsberg } \\\hline \text { FC Nürnberg } & \text { Borussia Dortmund } \\\hline \text { FC Köln } & \text { Eintracht Frankfurt } \\\hline \text { FSV Mainz } & \text { Hertha BSC Berlin } \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}

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Question 18

What financial move by the FA Premier League helped its transition to success?

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Question 19

What are the main sources of revenue for the FA Premier League?

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Question 20

What basic inter-relationships exist among governing bodies in international professional sport?

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Deck 14: Professional Sport Leagues Beyond North America