Problems and Changes in Football Leadership
足球領導層的問題與變動
Introduction
This report talks about leaders in world football and the Italian national team.
本報告探討世界足球與義大利國家隊的領導層。
Main Body
Mark Pieth says FIFA has big problems. He says President Gianni Infantino has too much power. The people who check the rules are not independent.
Mark Pieth 表示 FIFA 有很大的問題。他指出會長 Gianni Infantino 權力過大。負責監督規則的人員並不獨立。
Pieth says UEFA can help. UEFA is a strong group. They can change FIFA with new laws or a new European tournament.
Pieth 表示 UEFA 可以提供幫助。UEFA 是一個強大的組織。他們可以透過新法律或新的歐洲賽事來改變 FIFA。
In Italy, the FIGC is changing its leaders. Giovanni Malagò is the new President. Paolo Maldini is the technical director.
在義大利，FIGC 正在更換領導層。Giovanni Malagò 是新任會長。Paolo Maldini 是技術總監。
They need a new head coach. Roberto Mancini is the favorite. The players and the President like him. But the FIGC might pick a different person.
他們需要一名新總教練。Roberto Mancini 是熱門人選。球員和會長都很喜歡他。但 FIGC 可能會選擇其他人。
Conclusion
FIFA has problems with power. Italy is choosing a new coach for its team.
FIFA 在權力分配上存在問題。義大利正在為其球隊挑選新教練。
Vocabulary Learning
Who is doing what?
In this text, we see people and their jobs. To reach A2, you need to connect a person to their role using the verb to be (am/is/are).
The Pattern:
Person is the Job
- Giovanni Malagò is the President.
- Paolo Maldini is the technical director.
- Roberto Mancini is the favorite.
Quick Tip: Singular vs. Plural
When we talk about one person, use is:
The President is new.
When we talk about many people, use are:
The players are happy.
Words to remember from the text:
- Leader: A person in charge.
- Coach: The person who trains the team.
- Independent: Not controlled by others.