Crystal Palace Changes Players and Coaches

May 14, 2026, 19:50
EuropeSports

Introduction

Crystal Palace wants a new player for the men's team. They also want to keep a star player for the women's team.

Main Body

The club wants to buy Pape Moussa Fall. He is 21 years old and plays for FC Metz. He is very tall and scores many goals. He costs 6 million pounds. The men's team might get a new manager. Oliver Glasner may leave. Andoni Iraola may become the new manager. Molly-Mae Sharpe will stay with the women's team. She signed a new contract until 2028. She helps the team win games. The women's team is now in the top league.

Conclusion

The club is getting new players and keeping good players.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Word

In this story, we see words that tell us what is happening now or in the future. To get to A2, you need to know how to say what someone wants or might do.

1. The Desire

  • The club wants to buy...
  • They also want to keep...

→ Rule: When you want to do something, use: WANT + TO + ACTION.

  • I want to learn English.
  • He wants to play football.

2. The 'Maybe' Words Look at these sentences:

  • Oliver Glasner may leave.
  • Andoni Iraola may become the new manager.

→ Tip: Use MAY when you are not 100% sure. It is like saying "perhaps."

3. Quick Vocabulary Bridge

  • Buy → Get something by paying money.
  • Stay → Not leave a place.
  • Keep → Continue to have something.

Example Shift:

  • Current: He costs 6 million pounds.
  • A2 Upgrade: He is expensive.

Vocabulary Learning

club
an organization or group of people who share a common interest
Example:She joined a local club to learn dancing.
player
a person who plays a sport or game
Example:The player scored a goal in the match.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The team won the championship.
men
adult male humans
Example:The men were waiting in line.
women
adult female humans
Example:The women celebrated their success.
new
recently made or introduced
Example:She bought a new bike.
manager
a person who runs or directs a team
Example:The manager gave a speech.
coach
a person who trains athletes
Example:The coach showed a new drill.
contract
a written agreement
Example:He signed a contract with the club.
win
to be victorious
Example:They will win the game if they play well.
games
sports or activities for enjoyment
Example:We played many games during recess.
league
a group of teams that compete
Example:The club is in the top league.
top
highest or best
Example:She is a top student.
good
of high quality
Example:That is a good idea.
cost
require a payment
Example:The ticket costs ten dollars.
million
one thousand thousand
Example:He has a million followers online.
pounds
units of weight or money
Example:The price is 20 pounds.
tall
having great height
Example:The tall man reached the top shelf.
score
to earn points
Example:He will score a goal later.
goal
a target or objective
Example:Her goal is to finish the book.
years
units of time
Example:She has been learning for five years.
old
having lived many years
Example:The old building is historic.
plays
participates in a sport
Example:He plays football every Sunday.
buy
to purchase
Example:I will buy a new phone.
stay
remain in a place
Example:They will stay at the hotel.
signed
put one's signature
Example:She signed the form.
until
up to a point in time
Example:Wait until the bus arrives.
might
could possibly happen
Example:It might rain tomorrow.
leave
depart from a place
Example:She will leave the office at six.
become
start to be
Example:He will become a teacher.