Lazio's Money Problems and New Players

拉齊奧的財務問題與新球員


Introduction

Lazio has money problems. They need to change their players before the summer.

拉齊奧目前面臨財務問題,他們需要在夏天前更換球員。

Main Body

Lazio spent too much money. Now, the club cannot spend more money on new players. President Claudio Lotito must find 20 million euros by June 30. He can use his own money or sell players.

拉齊奧花太多錢了。現在球會無法再投入資金購買新球員。會長 Claudio Lotito 必須在 6 月 30 日前籌集 2000 萬歐元。他可以使用自有資金或出售球員。

Some players want to leave. Mario Gila wants to go to Napoli. Other players like Alessio Romagnoli and Ivan Provedel may leave too. If Lazio sells Gila for 25 million euros, they must give 10 million euros to Real Madrid.

部分球員想要離隊。Mario Gila 想要轉會到拿波利。其他如 Alessio Romagnoli 和 Ivan Provedel 的球員也可能離隊。如果拉齊奧以 2500 萬歐元出售 Gila,他們必須支付 1000 萬歐元給皇家馬德里。

The coach, Gennaro Gattuso, wants a new way to play. He wants new players like Luka Stojkovic and Jonathan Asp Jensen. The club may sell good players like Nicolo Rovella to get more money.

總教練 Gennaro Gattuso 想要嘗試新的戰術。他想要像 Luka Stojkovic 和 Jonathan Asp Jensen 這樣的新球員。球會可能會出售像 Nicolo Rovella 這樣優秀的球員以獲取更多資金。

Conclusion

Lazio must follow the money rules and change the team.

拉齊奧必須遵守財務規則並更換球隊陣容。

Vocabulary Learning

💰 The 'Must' Rule

In the story, Lazio is in trouble. They must find money.

When we use must, it means there is no other choice. It is a requirement.

Examples from the text:

  • Lazio must follow the money rules.
  • President Lotito must find 20 million euros.

How to use it (The Pattern): Person/GroupmustAction

  • I must study.
  • He must go.
  • The club must sell players.

🔄 'Want' vs 'May'

There is a big difference between a wish and a possibility.

  1. Want (A wish/desire) \rightarrow Mario Gila wants to go to Napoli.
  2. May (Maybe/Possible) \rightarrow Other players may leave too.

Quick Tip: Use want for things you hope for. Use may for things that are not 100% certain.

Vocabulary Learning

problems (n.)
Things that are difficult to deal with
Example:I have some problems with my computer.
change (v.)
To make something different
Example:I want to change my clothes before the party.
spent (v.)
Used money to buy things
Example:She spent all her money on books.
club (n.)
An organization or a sports team
Example:He plays for a local football club.
leave (v.)
To go away from a place or a team
Example:The train will leave the station at 10 AM.
follow (v.)
To obey a rule or a leader
Example:You must follow the school rules.
Practice A2 words in a crossword