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In which Dutch city does PSV play its home matches?
WhyPSV is based in Eindhoven, in the province of North Brabant. -
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Who managed PSV to their 1988 treble, including the European Cup?
WhyGuus Hiddink led PSV to the Eredivisie, KNVB Cup and European Cup in 1987-88. -
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In 2001, Ruud van Nistelrooy left PSV for which English club?
WhyVan Nistelrooy joined Manchester United from PSV in 2001 for a British-record fee. -
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Which club did PSV beat to win the 1988 European Cup?
WhyPSV beat Portugal's Benfica in the final; Real Madrid were eliminated in the semi-finals. -
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How many league goals did PSV score in their dominant 1987-88 Eredivisie title win?
WhyPSV racked up 117 goals in 34 league games in 1987-88. -
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Since when have PSV played on the site of the Philips Stadion?
WhyPSV have used the ground, originally the Philips Sportpark, since they were founded in 1913. -
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In which European competition did PSV win their first continental trophy in 1978?
WhyPSV's first European title came in the 1978 UEFA Cup. -
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Ronaldo joined PSV in 1994 as a teenager from which Brazilian club?
WhyRonaldo moved from Cruzeiro to PSV in 1994. -
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Which English club signed Arjen Robben from PSV in 2004?
WhyRobben moved from PSV to Chelsea in 2004. -
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In their 1988 treble season, PSV won the Eredivisie, the European Cup and which domestic trophy?
WhyPSV completed the treble with the Eredivisie, KNVB Cup and European Cup in 1987-88. -
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Which English manager led PSV to two Eredivisie titles in the early 1990s after succeeding Guus Hiddink?
WhyBobby Robson managed PSV from 1990 to 1992, winning two league titles. -
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How was the 1988 European Cup final between PSV and Benfica ultimately decided?
WhyAfter a 0-0 draw, PSV won 6-5 on penalties. -
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Which PSV academy product moved to Manchester United in 2015 after starring in the Eredivisie?
WhyMemphis Depay left PSV for Manchester United in 2015; Wijnaldum went to Newcastle. -
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Which forward, remembered as 'Mister PSV', scored over 300 league goals for the club between 1964 and 1981?
WhyWilly van der Kuijlen played more than 500 league games and is PSV's all-time top scorer. -
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PSV reached the 2005 Champions League semi-finals, where they were knocked out by which Italian club?
WhyAC Milan edged PSV in the 2005 semi-finals. -
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Which Dutch striker was PSV's top scorer in 1998-99 and 1999-2000 before a big-money move to Manchester United?
WhyRuud van Nistelrooy top-scored for PSV before joining Manchester United in 2001. -
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Who was PSV's top scorer in the treble-winning 1987-88 season, with 29 league goals?
WhyWim Kieft top-scored with 29 league goals in 1987-88. -
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Ronaldo left PSV in 1996 for which club, in what was then a world-record transfer?
WhyRonaldo joined Barcelona from PSV in 1996; he moved on to Inter a year later. -
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PSV, Ajax and which other club make up the traditional 'Big Three' of Dutch football?
WhyThe Big Three of Dutch football are Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV. -
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Which PSV striker, nicknamed 'Het Kanon' (The Cannon), scored 43 league goals in the 1956-57 season?
WhyCoen Dillen's 43 goals in 1956-57 remains a landmark Eredivisie single-season tally. -
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Which PSV academy graduate and Netherlands forward joined Liverpool in January 2023?
WhyCody Gakpo moved from PSV to Liverpool in January 2023. -
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PSV's nickname 'Boeren' translates to what in English?
Why'Boeren' means 'Farmers', the club's long-standing nickname. -
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Which defender won the 1988 European Cup with PSV before joining Barcelona's 'Dream Team'?
WhyRonald Koeman won the 1988 European Cup with PSV, then moved to Barcelona in 1989. -
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PSV treble-winning coach Guus Hiddink is of which nationality?
WhyGuus Hiddink is a Dutchman, born in Varsseveld in 1946. -
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Which PSV goalkeeper saved the decisive penalty to win the 1988 European Cup final shootout?
WhyHans van Breukelen kept out Antonio Veloso's spot-kick to seal a 6-5 shootout win. -
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In the 2005 Champions League semi-final, PSV won the second leg 3-1 against AC Milan but went out on what basis?
WhyThe tie finished 3-3 on aggregate and Milan advanced on away goals. -
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What does the abbreviation 'PSV' stand for?
WhyPSV stands for Philips Sport Vereniging, meaning Philips Sports Association. -
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Which combative midfielder captained PSV to the 2005 Champions League semi-finals before joining Barcelona that summer?
WhyMark van Bommel left PSV for Barcelona in 2005, after which Cocu took the captaincy. -
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To which Italian club did PSV sell Hirving Lozano in 2019?
WhyLozano moved from PSV to Napoli in 2019 for a large fee. -
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Which Brazilian striker scored prolifically for PSV from 1988 to 1993 before joining Barcelona?
WhyRomario scored over 160 goals for PSV between 1988 and 1993; Ronaldinho never played for the club. -
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PSV was founded as a sports club for the employees of which company?
WhyThe club grew out of Philips, the Eindhoven electronics manufacturer. -
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From which Mexican club did PSV sign Hirving Lozano in 2017?
WhyPSV signed Lozano from Pachuca in 2017. -
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The KNVB Cup, which PSV have won several times, is the main national knockout cup of which country?
WhyThe KNVB Cup is the Dutch national cup, organised by the KNVB. -
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What is the name of PSV's home stadium?
WhyDe Kuip is Feyenoord's ground and the Johan Cruyff Arena is Ajax's; PSV play at the Philips Stadion. -
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In which year did PSV win their first Dutch national championship?
WhyPSV claimed their first Dutch title in 1929; 1951 and 1963 were later triumphs. -
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In which year was PSV Eindhoven founded?
WhyPSV was founded on 31 August 1913 as a sports club for Philips employees. -
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What are PSV's traditional club colours?
WhyPSV have worn red and white since the colours were chosen at the 1913 founding meeting. -
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Which Dutch star did PSV sell to AC Milan in 1987 for what was then a world-record fee?
WhyPSV sold Ruud Gullit to AC Milan in 1987; van Basten and Rijkaard joined Milan from other clubs. -
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Which Belgian striker starred for PSV from 1994 to 2000 and was later named by Ronaldo as his favourite strike partner?
WhyLuc Nilis partnered Ronaldo and later Van Nistelrooy at PSV, scoring over 100 league goals. -
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PSV striker Mateja Kezman, nicknamed 'Batman', formed a lethal duo with which winger, prompting the 'Batman and Robben' tag?
WhyKezman and Arjen Robben's partnership was nicknamed 'Batman and Robben' at PSV. -
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Which Belgian right-back captained PSV to their 1988 European Cup triumph?
WhyEric Gerets, the 'Lion of Rekem', captained PSV's 1988 European Cup winners. -
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PSV won their first European trophy, the 1978 UEFA Cup, by beating which French club in the final?
WhyPSV beat SC Bastia 3-0 on aggregate to win the 1978 UEFA Cup. -
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Which South Korean midfielder starred for PSV in their 2005 Champions League run before joining Manchester United?
WhyPark Ji-sung played for PSV under Hiddink before moving to Manchester United in 2005. -
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Eindhoven, PSV's home city, lies in which Dutch province?
WhyEindhoven is the largest city in the province of North Brabant. -
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Which former PSV European Cup winner returned as head coach in 2006 and won the Eredivisie in his first season back?
WhyRonald Koeman guided PSV to the 2006-07 title on goal difference over Ajax. -
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Which coach oversaw PSV's successful mid-1970s spell, winning the 1978 UEFA Cup and back-to-back league titles?
WhyKees Rijvers coached PSV to the 1978 UEFA Cup and the 1975 and 1976 titles.
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PSV were founded in Eindhoven in 1913 as the sports club of the Philips electronics company, and still play at the Philips Stadion in the heart of the city. This free PSV quiz covers the whole story: the red-and-white stripes, the Eindhoven roots, and a reputation as one of the great talent factories in European football. If you know your PSV, this is your test.
The summit came in 1988, when Guus Hiddink's side completed a treble — the Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and the European Cup, beating Benfica on penalties in Stuttgart after Hans van Breukelen's decisive save. That team was captained by Eric Gerets and included Ronald Koeman, who would later join Barcelona's Dream Team. PSV's eye for a player runs deep: weeks after that final, Romário arrived from Vasco da Gama in the summer of 1988 and tore the Eredivisie apart before Barcelona came calling in 1993, and the club has launched a string of forwards onto the biggest stages.
Expect questions on the 1988 treble, the managers, the Brazilians and Dutchmen who made their names in Eindhoven, and the club's European history. You'll be asked who saved the decisive penalty, which club PSV beat in the 1988 final, and where the club's name comes from. Difficulty climbs from easy openers about the founding and the stadium to genuinely hard deep cuts about specific finals, transfers and seasons.
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