Fighting in Tripoli and Tarhuna After Football Game

May 15, 2026, 14:45

Introduction

People fought in Tripoli and Tarhuna on Thursday. They broke things and some people got hurt.

Main Body

The trouble started in Tarhuna during a football game. Al-Ittihad players were angry at the referee. The game stopped. Then, fans fought with police. They burned some cars. Next, the fighting moved to Tripoli. Al-Ittihad fans went to the prime minister's office. They started fires and broke things in the government buildings. Police stopped the fires quickly. Now, Al-Ittihad says the football leaders are wrong. They want the leaders to pay for the damage. The government says fighting is bad. They say people must use the law to solve problems.

Conclusion

Police are still watching the city after the fires at the government buildings.

Learning

🕒 The 'Then' Connection

When we tell a story about what happened, we use certain words to show the order of events. In this news story, we see a pattern:

Started $\rightarrow$ Then $\rightarrow$ Next $\rightarrow$ Now

How to use these words:

Then: Use this for the very next thing that happens.
- Example: The game stopped. $\rightarrow$ Then, fans fought.
Next: Use this when the story moves to a new place or a new time.
- Example: Next, the fighting moved to Tripoli.
Now: Use this to talk about the current situation (today).
- Example: Now, Al-Ittihad says the leaders are wrong.

Quick Tip: Start your sentence with these words and put a comma (,) after them to make your English sound natural!

Vocabulary Learning

fight (v.)

to engage in a physical or verbal conflict

Example:They will fight for the best seat.

football (n.)

a sport played with a round ball that teams try to score goals with their feet

Example:She loves watching football on TV.

referee (n.)

a person who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules

Example:The referee stopped the game because of a foul.

police (n.)

people who enforce the law and keep safety

Example:The police helped calm the crowd.

burn (v.)

to set on fire or destroy with heat

Example:The match burned the old paper.

fire (n.)

a blaze or flame that burns

Example:The fire spread quickly.

government (n.)

the group of people who run a city or country

Example:The government announced new rules.

law (n.)

a rule that people must follow

Example:He broke the law by speeding.

problem (n.)

a difficult situation that needs a solution

Example:The problem needs a quick answer.

city (n.)

a large town with many people

Example:The city has many parks.

watch (v.)

to look at something carefully

Example:She will watch the movie tonight.

damage (n.)

harm or injury to something

Example:The damage to the car was costly.