Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid

Introduction

Real Madrid leaders talk about Kylian Mbappé. Some people are unhappy with the player.

Main Body

Mbappé had a leg injury. He went on holiday to Sardinia. His team lost a big game to Barcelona. Now, many fans are angry at him. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa says Mbappé must show he loves the club. He wants Mbappé to play in the last three games. This will help the fans like him again. President Florentino Pérez likes Mbappé. He says Mbappé is the best player. Mbappé scored 41 goals in 41 games. He won the Golden Boot award.

Conclusion

Real Madrid wants Mbappé to score goals and work hard.

Learning

The Power of 'S' (Possession)

Look at how we show who owns what in the text:

  • Mbappé's goals \rightarrow The goals belong to Mbappé.
  • The club's fans \rightarrow The fans belong to the club.

Simple Rule: Add 's to a person or thing to show ownership.


Action Words: Now vs. Then

Notice the change in the story:

Past (Finished)

  • Had \rightarrow Mbappé had a leg injury.
  • Went \rightarrow He went on holiday.
  • Lost \rightarrow His team lost a game.
  • Won \rightarrow He won the Golden Boot.

Present (General/Now)

  • Likes \rightarrow Pérez likes Mbappé.
  • Says \rightarrow He says Mbappé is the best.
  • Wants \rightarrow Real Madrid wants goals.

Tip: When talking about the past, the word usually changes completely (Go \rightarrow Went). When talking about a person (He/She), add an -s to the action (Like \rightarrow Likes).

Vocabulary Learning

leaders (n.)
people who guide or direct others
Example:The leaders of the club decided to change the training schedule.
talk (v.)
to speak with someone about something
Example:They will talk about the new rules during the meeting.
unhappy (adj.)
feeling sad or displeased
Example:She was unhappy with the way the game ended.
injury (n.)
damage to the body that causes pain
Example:He had a leg injury that kept him from playing.
holiday (n.)
a day or period when you do not work
Example:They went on holiday to Sardinia.
team (n.)
a group of people who play together
Example:His team lost the big game.
fans (n.)
people who support a team or player
Example:Many fans are angry at him.
club (n.)
an organization you belong to
Example:He loves the club and wants to play for it.
play (v.)
to participate in a game or sport
Example:He wants to play in the last three games.
help (v.)
to give assistance so something is easier
Example:This will help the fans like him again.
best (adj.)
the highest quality or most successful
Example:He is the best player in the team.
work (v.)
to do tasks or effort
Example:They want him to work hard.