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Declan Rice's full name is Declan Rice.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice's full name is Declan James Rice.
Declan Rice was born and raised in Liverpool, England.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice was born and raised in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England.
Declan Rice attended the youth academies of Manchester United and West Ham United.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice attended the youth academies of Chelsea and West Ham United.
Mason Mount is mentioned as Declan Rice's childhood friend from Chelsea's academy.
Answer: True
Explanation: Mason Mount is identified as Declan Rice's childhood friend, having played together at Chelsea's academy.
In March 2019, Declan Rice apologized for comments made about the English Football Association.
Answer: False
Explanation: In March 2019, Declan Rice apologized for pro-Irish Republican Army comments he had made on social media in 2015.
Declan Rice's first child, a daughter, was born in August 2022.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice's first child, a son, was confirmed to be born in August 2022.
Declan Rice received online death threats in September 2019 after switching allegiance to the Republic of Ireland.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice received online death threats in September 2019 following his decision to switch his international allegiance to England, not the Republic of Ireland.
What is Declan Rice's full name and date of birth?
Answer: Declan Rice, born January 14, 1999
Explanation: Declan Rice's full name is Declan James Rice, and he was born on January 14, 1999.
Where was Declan Rice born and raised?
Answer: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Explanation: Declan Rice was born and raised in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England.
Which football academies did Declan Rice attend during his youth career?
Answer: Chelsea and West Ham United
Explanation: Declan Rice attended the youth academies of Chelsea and West Ham United.
Who is identified as Declan Rice's childhood friend from Chelsea's academy?
Answer: Mason Mount
Explanation: Mason Mount is identified as Declan Rice's childhood friend from their time at Chelsea's academy.
What was the reason for Declan Rice's apology in March 2019?
Answer: Social media comments made in 2015
Explanation: In March 2019, Declan Rice issued an apology concerning social media comments he had made in 2015.
When did Declan Rice confirm the birth of his first child?
Answer: August 2022
Explanation: Declan Rice confirmed the birth of his first child in August 2022.
What was the context of Declan Rice receiving online death threats in September 2019?
Answer: His decision to switch international allegiance to England
Explanation: In September 2019, Declan Rice received online death threats following his decision to switch his international allegiance to England.
Declan Rice has played for both West Ham United and Arsenal in his senior career.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice played for West Ham United before transferring to Arsenal.
Declan Rice scored 15 goals in 245 senior appearances for West Ham United.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice made 245 appearances for West Ham United across all competitions, scoring 15 goals.
Declan Rice made his senior debut for West Ham United on May 19, 2017, against Manchester United.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice made his senior debut for West Ham United on May 19, 2017, against Burnley.
Declan Rice captained West Ham United to victory in the UEFA Europa League in the 2022-23 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice captained West Ham United to victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League in the 2022-23 season.
UEFA named Declan Rice as the Europa Conference League's Player of the Season for the 2022-23 campaign.
Answer: True
Explanation: UEFA recognized Declan Rice's outstanding performance by naming him the Europa Conference League's Player of the Season for the 2022-23 campaign.
Declan Rice was named West Ham United's Hammer of the Year three times.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice was honored as West Ham United's Hammer of the Year three times during his tenure with the club.
Declan Rice made 204 league appearances for West Ham United.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice made 204 league appearances for West Ham United during his tenure at the club.
Declan Rice captained West Ham United to a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice captained West Ham United in their 2-1 triumph over Fiorentina in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final.
Declan Rice shares the distinction of captaining West Ham to a major trophy with Geoff Hurst and Paolo Di Canio.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice shares this distinction with West Ham legends Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds, not Geoff Hurst and Paolo Di Canio.
West Ham chairman David Sullivan stated the club wanted to sell Declan Rice to the highest bidder.
Answer: False
Explanation: West Ham chairman David Sullivan indicated that the club had wished to keep Rice, but he had expressed a desire to play at the highest level.
Declan Rice made a total of 245 appearances for West Ham United across all competitions.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice's tenure at West Ham United concluded with a total of 245 appearances across all competitions.
In the 2019-20 Premier League season, Declan Rice played every minute of West Ham's league games and led the team in tackles and interceptions.
Answer: True
Explanation: During the 2019-20 Premier League season, Declan Rice played every minute of West Ham's league matches and led the team in tackles and interceptions.
Declan Rice was selected for the UEFA Europa League Team of the Year in the 2021-22 campaign.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice's performances in the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League campaign earned him a place in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Year.
Declan Rice won the Premier League 2 Division 1 title in 2020 with the West Ham United under-23 team.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice won the Premier League 2 Division 2 title in 2020 with the West Ham United under-23 team.
Declan Rice signed his first professional contract with West Ham United in December 2017.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice signed his first professional contract with West Ham United on December 16, 2015.
Declan Rice's 50th appearance for West Ham United marked him as the first teenager to reach this milestone since Rio Ferdinand.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice's 50th appearance for West Ham United as a teenager marked him as the first to do so since Michael Carrick, not Rio Ferdinand.
Declan Rice scored his first Premier League goal for West Ham United against Manchester City.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first Premier League goal for West Ham United against Arsenal.
Which club did Declan Rice play for before joining Arsenal?
Answer: West Ham United
Explanation: Declan Rice played for West Ham United for the majority of his senior career before his transfer to Arsenal.
How many senior appearances did Declan Rice make for West Ham United?
Answer: 245
Explanation: Declan Rice made a total of 245 senior appearances for West Ham United across all competitions.
Against which team did Declan Rice make his senior debut for West Ham United?
Answer: Burnley
Explanation: Declan Rice made his senior debut for West Ham United against Burnley.
What major European trophy did Declan Rice captain West Ham United to win in the 2022-23 season?
Answer: UEFA Europa Conference League
Explanation: Declan Rice captained West Ham United to victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League in the 2022-23 season.
What individual award did UEFA give Declan Rice for his performance in the 2022-23 Europa Conference League?
Answer: Player of the Season
Explanation: UEFA recognized Declan Rice's performance in the 2022-23 Europa Conference League by awarding him the Player of the Season title.
How many times was Declan Rice named West Ham United's Hammer of the Year?
Answer: Three times
Explanation: Declan Rice was named West Ham United's Hammer of the Year on three occasions.
What was Declan Rice's total number of league appearances for West Ham United?
Answer: 204
Explanation: Declan Rice made 204 league appearances for West Ham United.
What was Declan Rice's role in West Ham's 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final victory?
Answer: Captain
Explanation: Declan Rice captained West Ham United in their victorious 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final.
With which two West Ham legends does Declan Rice share the distinction of captaining the club to a major trophy?
Answer: Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds
Explanation: Declan Rice shares the distinction of captaining West Ham to a major trophy with legends Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds.
What did West Ham chairman David Sullivan suggest about Declan Rice's desire regarding his future?
Answer: That Rice had expressed a clear desire to move on to play at the highest level.
Explanation: West Ham chairman David Sullivan indicated that Declan Rice had expressed a clear desire to move on and play at the highest level.
What was Declan Rice's total number of appearances for West Ham United across all competitions?
Answer: 245
Explanation: Declan Rice made a total of 245 appearances for West Ham United across all competitions during his time at the club.
What was Declan Rice's performance in the 2019-20 Premier League season for West Ham United?
Answer: Played every minute, led team in tackles and interceptions
Explanation: In the 2019-20 Premier League season, Declan Rice played every minute of West Ham's league games and led the team in tackles and interceptions.
What recognition did Declan Rice receive from UEFA for his 2021-22 Europa League campaign?
Answer: Europa League Team of the Year
Explanation: Declan Rice was selected for the UEFA Europa League Team of the Year for his performances in the 2021-22 campaign.
What achievement did Declan Rice secure with the West Ham United under-23 team in 2020?
Answer: Premier League 2 Division 2 title
Explanation: Declan Rice won the Premier League 2 Division 2 title in 2020 with the West Ham United under-23 team.
What was Declan Rice's first professional contract with West Ham United, and when was it signed?
Answer: Signed on December 16, 2015, two years after joining the academy
Explanation: Declan Rice signed his first professional contract with West Ham United on December 16, 2015, two years after joining their youth academy.
What milestone did Declan Rice achieve on December 22, 2018, for West Ham United?
Answer: Made his 50th appearance as a teenager
Explanation: On December 22, 2018, Declan Rice made his 50th appearance for West Ham United, becoming the first teenager to reach this milestone since Michael Carrick.
What was Declan Rice's first Premier League goal for West Ham United, and against which opponent?
Answer: January 12, 2019 vs Arsenal
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first Premier League goal for West Ham United on January 12, 2019, against Arsenal.
What was Declan Rice's performance in the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League campaign for West Ham United?
Answer: Made his European debut, scored his first European goal, and was in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Year
Explanation: In the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League, Declan Rice made his European debut, scored his first European goal, and was selected for the UEFA Europa League Team of the Year.
Declan Rice was eligible to represent Northern Ireland but chose to play for England.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice was eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland, and chose to play for England.
Declan Rice officially changed his international allegiance to England in February 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice officially confirmed his decision to represent England internationally in February 2019.
Declan Rice represented England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup but not in UEFA Euro 2020.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice represented England in both the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020.
England finished as runners-up in UEFA Euro 2020 with Declan Rice playing in all seven games.
Answer: True
Explanation: England reached the final of UEFA Euro 2020, with Declan Rice featuring in all seven matches of the tournament.
Declan Rice started all five matches for England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice was a starter in all five of England's matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Declan Rice captained England for the first time on March 25, 2024, against Scotland.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice captained England for the first time on March 25, 2024, in a match against Belgium.
Declan Rice won the FAI Young International Player of the Year award in 2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2018, Declan Rice was honored with the FAI Young International Player of the Year award.
England reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2024 with Declan Rice in the squad.
Answer: False
Explanation: England reached the final of UEFA Euro 2024, not the semi-finals, with Declan Rice in the squad.
Declan Rice earned 3 caps for the Republic of Ireland before switching to England.
Answer: True
Explanation: Prior to switching his international allegiance to England, Declan Rice earned 3 senior caps for the Republic of Ireland.
As of June 10, 2025, Declan Rice had accumulated 66 caps for the England national team.
Answer: True
Explanation: By June 10, 2025, Declan Rice had earned 66 caps for the England national team.
Declan Rice scored his first goal for England against Iceland in a 2020-21 UEFA Nations League match.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his inaugural goal for England on November 18, 2020, in a UEFA Nations League match against Iceland.
Declan Rice was part of the England squad that secured third place in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice was a member of the England squad that achieved third place in the inaugural 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals.
Which national team did Declan Rice initially represent at the senior level before switching allegiance?
Answer: Republic of Ireland
Explanation: Before switching his allegiance to England, Declan Rice initially represented the Republic of Ireland at the senior level.
When did Declan Rice officially change his international allegiance to England?
Answer: February 13, 2019
Explanation: Declan Rice officially changed his international allegiance to England on February 13, 2019.
Which major international tournaments has Declan Rice represented England in?
Answer: Euro 2020, World Cup 2022, Euro 2024
Explanation: Declan Rice has represented England in UEFA Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2024.
What was England's result in UEFA Euro 2020, with Declan Rice participating?
Answer: Runners-up
Explanation: England finished as runners-up in UEFA Euro 2020, with Declan Rice playing a significant role throughout the tournament.
How many matches did Declan Rice start for England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Answer: 5
Explanation: Declan Rice started all five of England's matches in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
When did Declan Rice first captain England?
Answer: March 25, 2024
Explanation: Declan Rice captained England for the first time on March 25, 2024.
Which award did Declan Rice receive from the FAI in 2018?
Answer: Young International Player of the Year
Explanation: In 2018, Declan Rice was honored with the FAI Young International Player of the Year award.
What was England's final standing in UEFA Euro 2024, with Declan Rice in the squad?
Answer: Runners-up
Explanation: England finished as runners-up in UEFA Euro 2024, with Declan Rice being a key member of the squad.
How many senior caps did Declan Rice earn for the Republic of Ireland?
Answer: 3
Explanation: Declan Rice earned 3 senior caps for the Republic of Ireland before switching his international allegiance.
How many international appearances did Declan Rice have for England as of June 10, 2025?
Answer: 66
Explanation: As of June 10, 2025, Declan Rice had accumulated 66 caps for the England national team.
When and against whom did Declan Rice score his first goal for England?
Answer: November 18, 2020 vs Iceland
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first goal for England on November 18, 2020, in a match against Iceland.
Declan Rice's transfer to Arsenal was a club-record fee of £100 million, making him the most expensive English player ever at that time.
Answer: True
Explanation: The transfer fee of £100 million for Declan Rice to Arsenal was a club record and made him the joint most expensive English player at the time.
Declan Rice wears the number 8 jersey for Arsenal.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice wears the number 41 jersey for Arsenal.
Declan Rice made his Arsenal debut in the 2023 FA Community Shield match against Chelsea.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice made his Arsenal debut in the 2023 FA Community Shield match against Manchester City.
In the 2024-25 Champions League quarter-finals, Declan Rice scored two direct free-kick goals against Bayern Munich.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2024-25 Champions League quarter-finals, Declan Rice scored two direct free-kick goals against Real Madrid, not Bayern Munich.
Declan Rice scored 7 goals for Arsenal in the 2023-24 Premier League season.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the 2023-24 Premier League season, Declan Rice netted 7 goals for Arsenal.
Declan Rice's two free-kick goals against Real Madrid in April 2025 made him the first player to score two free kicks in a Champions League knockout match.
Answer: True
Explanation: By scoring two direct free-kick goals against Real Madrid in the 2024-25 Champions League quarter-finals, Declan Rice achieved a historic first in the competition's knockout phase.
Declan Rice has been selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year once.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice has been selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year twice, for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.
Declan Rice scored a goal and provided an assist against Crystal Palace on December 21, 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: On December 21, 2024, Declan Rice contributed a goal and an assist in Arsenal's match against Crystal Palace.
As of August 31, 2025, Declan Rice had made 105 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions.
Answer: True
Explanation: By August 31, 2025, Declan Rice had accumulated 105 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions.
Declan Rice stated his ambition to play at the highest level as a reason for his transfer to Arsenal.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice cited his ambition to compete at the highest level as a primary motivation for his transfer to Arsenal.
Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal against Manchester United on September 3, 2023.
Declan Rice scored his first goal against his former club, West Ham United, on February 11, 2025.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first goal against his former club, West Ham United, on February 11, 2025.
The transfer fee for Declan Rice to Arsenal included an initial £50 million payment, potentially rising by £5 million.
Answer: False
Explanation: The transfer fee for Declan Rice to Arsenal was reported as an initial £100 million, potentially rising by £5 million in add-ons, not £50 million plus £5 million.
Declan Rice scored his first UEFA Champions League goal against Barcelona.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first UEFA Champions League goal against Dinamo Zagreb on January 22, 2025.
Declan Rice scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 win over Newcastle United on May 18, 2025, securing Arsenal's Premier League runner-up spot.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice's goal against Newcastle United on May 18, 2025, secured Arsenal's second-place finish in the Premier League.
Declan Rice was selected for the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season for the 2024-25 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice's performances in the 2024-25 Champions League season led to his selection in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season.
Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal in stoppage time against Manchester United on September 3, 2023.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal in stoppage time against Manchester United on September 3, 2023.
Declan Rice's contribution to Arsenal's 2024-25 Premier League runner-up finish included scoring the winning goal against Newcastle United.
Answer: True
Explanation: Declan Rice scored the decisive goal against Newcastle United, contributing to Arsenal securing the Premier League runner-up spot in the 2024-25 season.
What was the reported transfer fee for Declan Rice's move to Arsenal?
Answer: £100 million
Explanation: The reported transfer fee for Declan Rice's move to Arsenal was £100 million, a club record at the time.
What jersey number does Declan Rice wear for Arsenal?
Answer: 41
Explanation: Declan Rice wears the number 41 jersey for Arsenal.
In which competition did Declan Rice make his Arsenal debut?
Answer: FA Community Shield
Explanation: Declan Rice made his debut for Arsenal in the 2023 FA Community Shield match.
What unique achievement did Declan Rice accomplish against Real Madrid in the 2024-25 Champions League quarter-finals?
Answer: Scored two direct free-kick goals
Explanation: Against Real Madrid in the 2024-25 Champions League quarter-finals, Declan Rice scored two direct free-kick goals, a notable achievement.
How many goals did Declan Rice score for Arsenal in the 2023-24 Premier League season?
Answer: 7
Explanation: Declan Rice scored 7 goals for Arsenal during the 2023-24 Premier League season.
What distinction did Declan Rice achieve by scoring two free kicks against Real Madrid in April 2025?
Answer: First player to score two free kicks in a Champions League knockout match
Explanation: By scoring two free kicks against Real Madrid in April 2025, Declan Rice became the first player to achieve this feat in a Champions League knockout match.
How many times has Declan Rice been selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year according to the text?
Answer: Twice
Explanation: According to the provided text, Declan Rice has been selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year twice.
What was Declan Rice's contribution in the match against Crystal Palace on December 21, 2024?
Answer: Scored one goal and provided one assist
Explanation: In the match against Crystal Palace on December 21, 2024, Declan Rice scored one goal and provided one assist.
As of August 31, 2025, how many appearances had Declan Rice made for Arsenal across all competitions?
Answer: 105
Explanation: By August 31, 2025, Declan Rice had made 105 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions.
What motivated Declan Rice's transfer to Arsenal?
Answer: Ambition to play at the highest level
Explanation: Declan Rice transferred to Arsenal driven by his ambition to play at the highest level of the sport.
When did Declan Rice score his first goal for Arsenal, and against which opponent?
Answer: September 3, 2023 vs Manchester United
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal on September 3, 2023, against Manchester United.
When did Declan Rice score his first goal against his former club, West Ham United?
Answer: February 11, 2025
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first goal against his former club, West Ham United, on February 11, 2025.
What was the structure of the transfer fee for Declan Rice's move to Arsenal regarding payments?
Answer: £50 million upfront, £50 million in summer 2024, plus add-ons
Explanation: The transfer fee for Declan Rice to Arsenal was structured with an initial £50 million payment, another £50 million in summer 2024, plus add-ons.
What was Declan Rice's first UEFA Champions League goal, and against which opponent?
Answer: January 22, 2025 vs Dinamo Zagreb
Explanation: Declan Rice scored his first UEFA Champions League goal on January 22, 2025, against Dinamo Zagreb.
What was Declan Rice's contribution to Arsenal securing the Premier League runner-up spot in the 2024-25 season?
Answer: Scored the winning goal against Newcastle United
Explanation: Declan Rice scored the winning goal against Newcastle United, which secured Arsenal's Premier League runner-up position in the 2024-25 season.
What accolade did UEFA bestow upon Declan Rice for his 2024-25 Champions League performances?
Answer: Champions League Team of the Season
Explanation: For his performances in the 2024-25 Champions League, Declan Rice was selected for the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season.
Declan Rice is primarily known for playing as an attacking midfielder.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder, recognized for his athleticism and tackling.
Declan Rice is described as a centre-back known for his aerial ability.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice is primarily known as a defensive midfielder, recognized for his athleticism and tackling, not as a centre-back.
In the 2022-23 Premier League season, Declan Rice led all players in possession won and interceptions.
Answer: True
Explanation: During the 2022-23 Premier League season, Declan Rice led the league in both possession won and interceptions.
Declan Rice stands at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) and plays predominantly as a defensive midfielder.
Answer: False
Explanation: Declan Rice stands at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and plays predominantly as a defensive midfielder.
Which of the following is NOT a key attribute mentioned for Declan Rice?
Answer: Long-range passing accuracy
Explanation: While his passing ability is praised, long-range passing accuracy is not highlighted as a primary attribute compared to stamina, ball-carrying, and tackling.
Which of the following best describes Declan Rice's playing style according to the text?
Answer: A defensive midfielder known for athleticism and tackling
Explanation: Declan Rice is described as a defensive midfielder renowned for his athleticism, tackling prowess, and ball-carrying ability.
What key defensive statistics did Declan Rice lead the Premier League in during the 2022-23 season?
Answer: Possession won and interceptions
Explanation: In the 2022-23 Premier League season, Declan Rice led all players in possession won and interceptions.
What is Declan Rice's height as stated in the source?
Answer: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Explanation: Declan Rice's height is stated as 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m).