AS Roma News Before the Next Game

May 10, 2026, 16:30
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Introduction

AS Roma plays Parma on May 10. The club also needs new leaders and help from the police in Rome.

Main Body

Roma wants to play in the Champions League. They are in fifth place. They won their last game 4-0, but they often lose games away from home. Some players are sick or hurt, but Paulo Dybala is back. The club wants a new sporting director. They like Giovanni Manna. However, Napoli also wants him. The club must pay a lot of money to get him. They also want to give Zeki Celik a new contract. The police chief in Rome is worried. He wants to change the date of the game against Lazio. There is a big tennis event at the same time. He wants the city to stay safe.

Conclusion

Roma wants to win against Parma. At the same time, they need to find new staff and fix the game schedule.

Learning

⚑ Quick Look: The Word 'WANT'

In this text, we see 'want' used many times. For A2 students, this is the perfect way to talk about goals or needs.

How it works: Person β†’ want β†’ Thing / Person / Action

Examples from the text:

  • Roma wants to play... (A goal)
  • They want a new director... (A person)
  • He wants to change the date... (An action)

πŸ’‘ Word Swap: 'But' vs 'However'

Both words show a change in direction (a contrast).

  1. But (Simple/Common) β†’\rightarrow They won their last game, but they often lose.
  2. However (Stronger/More formal) β†’\rightarrow They like Manna. However, Napoli also wants him.

A2 Tip: Use 'but' when speaking. Use 'however' when writing a formal message.

Vocabulary Learning

play (v.)
to do a game or sport
Example:I like to play football with friends.
need (v.)
to require something
Example:We need more water for the picnic.
help (v.)
to assist someone
Example:Can you help me carry this box?
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
Rome (n.)
capital city of Italy
Example:Rome is famous for its ancient ruins.
win (v.)
to be victorious in a contest
Example:They hope to win the match this weekend.
game (n.)
a contest or sport
Example:The game starts at 7 pm.
lose (v.)
to fail to win
Example:They might lose if they play poorly.
home (n.)
one's residence
Example:She goes home after school.
sick (adj.)
not healthy
Example:He feels sick after the flu.
hurt (adj.)
injured or in pain
Example:She hurt her knee during the game.
director (n.)
person who leads or manages
Example:The director announced the new policy.
pay (v.)
to give money in exchange for something
Example:They will pay the workers after the project.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
contract (n.)
a written agreement
Example:He signed a contract with the company.
chief (n.)
leader of a group or organization
Example:The chief of the department spoke at the meeting.
worried (adj.)
concerned or anxious
Example:She was worried about the exam results.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:We need to change the schedule for tomorrow.
date (n.)
a specific day for an event
Example:The date of the meeting is next week.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:They built a big house on the hill.
city (n.)
an urban area with many buildings
Example:The city is busy during rush hour.
safe (adj.)
protected from danger
Example:The city is safe at night.
staff (n.)
employees of an organization
Example:The staff worked hard to finish the project.
schedule (n.)
a plan of events or tasks
Example:Check the schedule for tomorrow's meetings.