Changes in European Football

歐洲足球的變動


Introduction

There are new leaders and players in European football. Some clubs have new coaches. Some teams are getting ready for the World Cup.

歐洲足球有了新的領導者與球員。部分球會聘請了新教練,有些球隊則在為世界盃做準備。

Main Body

Florentino Pérez is the president of Real Madrid again. He wants José Mourinho as the coach. He also wants to buy the player Michael Olise for a lot of money.

Florentino Pérez 再次擔任皇家馬德里的會長。他希望由 José Mourinho 出任教練,並打算花大筆資金購買球員 Michael Olise。

In England, Liverpool has a new coach named Andoni Iraola. Chelsea has a new coach named Xabi Alonso. Many clubs want to buy new players now.

在英國,利物浦有一位新教練名叫 Andoni Iraola。切爾西則有一位新教練名叫 Xabi Alonso。目前許多球會都希望購買新球員。

Spain is preparing for a game on June 15. The player Lamine Yamal was hurt. Now he is better and he can play for his country.

西班牙正在為 6 月 15 日的比賽做準備。球員 Lamine Yamal 此前受傷,現在他已康復並能為國家隊效力。

Conclusion

Real Madrid has a strong leader. Many English teams have new coaches. National teams are ready for the World Cup.

皇家馬德里擁有一位強而有力的領導者。許多英國球隊聘請了新教練。各國家隊已為世界盃做好準備。

Vocabulary Learning

⚽ The 'HAVE' Pattern

In this text, we see how to describe ownership or connection using the word have. This is a foundation for A2 English.

How it works:

  • [Subject] + have/has + [Thing/Person]

From the text:

  • Liverpool has a new coach. \rightarrow (One team \rightarrow has)
  • Chelsea has a new coach. \rightarrow (One team \rightarrow has)
  • Real Madrid has a strong leader. \rightarrow (One team \rightarrow has)

Quick Rule:

  • Use has for one person, one place, or one thing (He, She, It).
  • Use have for many (They, We) or for 'I' and 'You'.

🏃 Action Words (Verbs)

Look at these simple actions used in the article:

  1. Want \rightarrow A desire (He wants a coach).
  2. Buy \rightarrow Giving money for something (They want to buy players).
  3. Play \rightarrow Doing a sport (He can play for his country).

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who is in charge of a group
Example:The team captain is a great leader.
coach (n.)
A person who trains a sports team
Example:The coach tells the players where to run.
president (n.)
The most important person in a company or club
Example:The president of the club signed the new contract.
preparing (v.)
Getting ready for something
Example:The students are preparing for their test.
Practice A2 words in a crossword