Manchester City Announces Pre-Season Tour Schedule for Asia
曼城宣布亞洲季前巡迴賽行程
Introduction
Manchester City has confirmed its schedule for a pre-season tour in Asia, which will include matches in Hong Kong and South Korea.
曼城已確認其亞洲季前巡迴賽行程，其中將包括在香港與南韓的比賽。
Main Body
The tour, sponsored by Experience Abu Dhabi, begins on August 1 with a match against Inter Milan at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. This game follows a similar pattern to the 2023 Champions League final. After this, the club will travel to Seoul, South Korea, to take part in the fifth Coupang Play Series, an event organized by Coupang Play and Pitch International.
本次巡迴賽由 Experience Abu Dhabi 贊助，將於 8 月 1 日在香港啟德體育場與國際米蘭進行比賽。這場比賽的模式與 2023 年歐冠決賽相似。隨後，球會將前往南韓首爾參加第五屆 Coupang Play Series，該活動由 Coupang Play 與 Pitch International 主辦。
In Seoul, the team will play the K-League All Stars on August 5 and Atletico Madrid on August 9, both at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. This is the club's third visit to Seoul, having previously visited in 1976 and 2023. Peter Laundy, a senior executive at City Football Group, emphasized that the decision to return to Seoul was based on the great reception and high attendance numbers from the 2023 trip.
在首爾期間，球隊將於 8 月 5 日對陣 K-League 全明星隊，並於 8 月 9 日對陣馬德里競技，兩場比賽均在首爾世界盃球場舉行。這是球會第三次訪問首爾，先前曾於 1976 年與 2023 年到訪。City Football Group 高層 Peter Laundy 強調，決定重返首爾是基於 2023 年行程中獲得的熱烈反響及極高的入場人數。
This tour takes place during a major transition for the club, as they prepare for the 2026/27 season after the departure of manager Pep Guardiola. Tickets for the Seoul matches will be sold through the club's official website, with a limited number available for members until July 20. Furthermore, fans worldwide can watch the games via the CITY+ streaming platform.
本次巡迴賽正值球會的重大轉型期，因為在總教練瓜迪奧拉離任後，球隊正準備迎接 2026/27 賽季。首爾比賽的門票將透過球會官方網站銷售，在 7 月 20 日前將提供少量門票予會員購買。此外，全球球迷可透過 CITY+ 串流平台觀看比賽。
Conclusion
The club will play a total of three matches across Hong Kong and South Korea between August 1 and August 9.
球會將於 8 月 1 日至 8 月 9 日期間，在香港與南韓共進行三場比賽。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Sophisticated Connection' Shift
To move from A2 to B2, you must stop using and, but, and so for everything. Look at how this text connects ideas using Advanced Linkers. These words act like bridges that make your writing sound professional and fluid.
🌉 From Simple to Sophisticated
| A2 Style (Basic) | B2 Style (Advanced) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| And also... | Furthermore, ... | It signals a formal addition of information. |
| Because... | Based on... | It shows a logical foundation for a decision. |
| And then... | Following a similar pattern... | It describes a relationship between two events. |
🛠️ Breaking Down the 'Furthermore' Logic
In the text: "Furthermore, fans worldwide can watch the games..."
At A2, you might say: "And fans can watch the games on the internet." By using Furthermore, you aren't just adding a fact; you are telling the reader, "I have given you the ticket information, and now I am adding an extra, separate point about accessibility."
🚀 Power Phrases to Steal
If you want to sound like a B2 speaker today, try replacing your basic phrases with these structures found in the article:
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Instead of: "They decided to go back because people liked them."
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Try: "The decision to return was based on the great reception."
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Instead of: "They are changing things because Pep is leaving."
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Try: "This takes place during a major transition... after the departure of..."
B2 Pro Tip: Notice how "departure" is used instead of "leaving." Switching from a simple verb to a strong noun is a hallmark of B2 fluency.