Topic in English about football - “Football. Dialogue on the topic of sports Words and expressions

Jane: What a big crowd of people! Is it always like this?

George: Yes, when a big match is hold. You should better be closer to me. I don't want to lose you in this crowd.

Jane: Don't worry about me. I will keep close to you. We have got good seats, George?

George: Unfortunately not the best ones. I am sorry, Jane, but we have to stand all the time. I couldn't get seats in the stand.

Jane: George, I am very sorry, but I just don`t know the first thing about football.

George: That's right, Jane. What would you like to know?

Jane: First of all, I would like to know who is playing today.

George: England is playing against the Spanish national team. The Spanish players are very good, particularly their forward. I have heard he is in a perfect form now. I don`t think we have much chance of winning.

Jane: And who is the leading player in our England`s team?

George: Bobby Charlton. But he won't play today. He was injured during the match against Italy. He is one of the best football players I have ever seen. But our best goalkeeper is here today. He can save our team.

Jane: Do you hear the shouting?! It sounds like if the whole England is here.

George: What a perfect goal! Have you seen it? We have scored a goal and this goal was scored by my favorite team!

Jane: I have never seen anything so exciting in my life.

George: The game has just begun.

Dialogue: Football match

Jane: What a huge crowd of people! Does this always happen?

George: Yes, when there is a big match. Better stay close to me. I don't want to lose you in this crowd.

Jane: Don't worry about me. I will stay by your side. Do we have good seats, George?

George: Unfortunately, not the best. I'm sorry, Jane, but we have to stand all the time. I couldn't get tickets to the podium.

Jane: George, I'm sorry, I don't understand football at all.

George: It's all right, Jane. What would you like to know?

Jane: Well, first of all, I'd like to know who's playing tonight.

George: England is playing against the Spanish national team. Spanish players are very strong, especially their striker. I heard he's in great shape now. I don't think we have much chance of winning.

Jane: And who is the leading player in our English team?

George: Bobby Charlton. But today he will not play. He was injured during a match against Italy. He is one of the best football players I have ever seen. But our best goalkeeper is here today. He can save our team.

Jane: Do you hear those screams?! It sounds as if all of England is here.

George: What a great goal! Did you see it? We scored a goal and that goal was scored by my favorite team!

Jane: I've never seen anything more impressive in my life.

George: The game has just begun.

Have you ever wanted to watch football matches, listen to the announcers and understand everything they say? Have you ever had the desire to read football news in the original? After all, do you strive for excellence in English? If you answered yes to at least one question, you are in the right place. In this section, you will learn how to speak football in English to perfection.

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Listen to a dialogue that will introduce you to the basic facts from the history of football. You will learn words and phrases that name objects and phenomena of football life.

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Gregory: It is common knowledge that football originated in England. But how did it all start?		Gregory: It is common knowledge that football first appeared in England. But how did it all start?

Paul: There you are wrong. The earliest known form of the game was developed in China around 500 B.C. It was known as cuju ('kick-ball') and was played with a leather ball. The object was to kick the ball into a net stretched between two goal-posts. By 800 A.D. there was a well-organized professional league in China, and similar games were also being played in Korea and Japan.		Paul: You are wrong here. The earliest known form of this game was developed in China around 500 BC. It was known as cuju (“kick the ball”) and was played with a leather ball. The task was to kick the ball into a net stretched between two posts - rods. By 800 AD there was a well-organized professional league in China, and similar games were also played in Korea and Japan.

The earliest form of the game that we know of in Europe was played in England around 1100 A.D. It was played between big teams, sometimes whole villages, on a large field, and the ball (often a pigs bladder) could be thrown, kicked, or carried towards the opponents goal. There were very few rules and games were often wild and rough.		The earliest known form of the game in Europe was played in England around 1100 AD. The game was played between two large teams, sometimes between entire villages on a large field, and the ball (often a pig's bladder) could be thrown, kicked or carried towards the opponents' goal. There were few rules and the games were often wild and tough.

The first description of a football match in England dates to about 1170: “after dinner all the youths of the city go out into the fields for the very popular game of ball.”		The first mention of a football match in England dates back to around 1170: “after dinner, all the young cities go out into the fields to play a very popular ball game.”

In the 14th century, King Edward II banned football because of the “great noise in the city caused by hustling over large balls, from which many evils may arise”		In the 14th century, King Edward II banned football because of “the great noise in the city, caused by the fuss about big balls, from which great evil can come.”

G.: How did football fall into rugby and soccer?		G: How did football split into rugby and soccer?

P.: Rugby football is informally known as “rugger”. Soccer is the short for “association football”, that is football under the auspices of the Football Association (set up in 1863); although another theory holds that its derived from the term “sock”. In Medieval times a “sock” was a tough leather foot-covering, worn especially by peasants - just the types who’d enjoy kicking around a pigs bladder with a bunch of mates on a Saturday afternoon.		P: Rugby football is informally called “ragger”. Soccer is short for association football. it is football under the auspices of the Football Association (founded in 1863); although, according to another theory, it originated from the term “sock”. In the Middle Ages, the word “sock” referred to a durable leather leg covering, which was especially worn by peasants - precisely those who liked to kick a pig's bladder in a group with comrades on the Sabbath afternoon.

As for division into rugby and soccer, originally it was geographical. Rugby, Marlborough and Cheltenham developed games that used both hands and feet, whereas the football played at Shrewsbury and Winchester placed an emphasis on kicking and running with the ball (dribbling).		As for the division into rugby and soccer, it initially happened geographically. Rugby, Marlborough and Cheltenham developed games that used both hands and feet, while Shrewsbury and Winchester emphasized kicking and dribbling.

Nowadays we prefer to say 'football' (informally 'footie') and rugby. ‘Soccer’ is often used by Americans when they mean our football. ‘Football’ for them means ‘American football’ (‘football American style’) which is different from ours, as are Gaelic football, Australian Rules football, and other variations.		Today we prefer to say 'football' (football) (informally 'footie') and rugby. "Soccer" is often used by Americans when they refer to our football. And football itself means “American football” (“American-style football”), which is different from ours, as Gaelic football, Australian football and other varieties are different.

By the way, football has always been regarded as a working-class game played by the players from working-class backgrounds. This and the fact that youngsters are signed on at the age of 16 has meant that the majority of footballers have not been highly educated. On the other hand, rugby in England has traditionally been played by those from public schools who then went on to higher education. There are of course exceptions to the rule.		By the way, football has always been considered a game of the working class, the players in which came from working circles. This and the fact that young people of 16 years old were accepted into the game meant that most of the players were not highly educated. On the other hand, rugby was traditionally played by closed private school students, who then moved on beyond higher education. Of course, there are exceptions to the rules. .

G.: Although football originated in England its national team has been less successful than Latin American and other European ones.		CG: Although football originally came from England, its national team is less successful than the teams in Latin America or Europe.

P.: Quite right. England have taken part in World Cup competitions since 1950. They reached the finals 11 times. Yet they won the Cup only once, in 1966, when the tournament was held on their own soil and they played all their matches at their home ground, Wembly Stadium, an advantage extended to no other team in World Cup history. They say, “The English invented football, the Brazilians perfected it.” It is no accident that the undisputed King of Football, the best footballer of all times is Pele, a Brazilian. Brazil is a football-loving country and a great football nation.		P: Absolutely. England has been participating in the World Cup since 1950. They have reached the final 11 times. But they won the Cup only once in 1966, when the tournament was held on their land, and they played all the matches on their own field - at Wembley Stadium; no other team in the history of the Cup had such an advantage. They say that "the British invented football, the Brazilians perfected it." It is no coincidence that the undisputed King of Football, the best football player of all time, is Pelé, a Brazilian. Brazil is a football loving country and a great football nation.

G.: Used to be. Nowadays Spain, the Netherlands and Germany are superb. What were the most important changes in playing formation over the XX century?		G: There was. Today the greatest are Spain, Holland and Germany. What were the most important changes in the order of play during the 20th century?

P.: Over the XX century, playing formation changed beyond recognition.		P .: During the 20th century, the order of the game changed beyond recognition.

Until 1925, the system which dominated football was 2-3-5 formation: two full-backs, three half-backs and five forwards. The latter were outside right, inside right, center forward, inside left and outside left. Outsides are informally known as "wingers".		Before 1925, the dominant formation in football was a 2-3-5 order of two defenders, three midfielders and five forwards (forwards). The latter are the right winger, right winger, center forward, left winger and left winger. The wingers are informally called "wingers" (from the word wing - wing).

In the mid-sixties, the predominant system was 4-4-2, four defenders, four midfielders and two strikers (attackers). That system still exists alongside the 4-5-1 system (with five midfielders and one striker). New formations 3-4-3 and 5-3-2 give you more flexibility for your line-up.		In the mid-60s, the prevailing system was a 4-4-2 formation with four defensemen, four midfielders and two forwards. This system still exists along with the 4-5-1 order (with five midfielders and one forward). The new 3-4-3 and 5-3-2 formations give you more flexibility for team composition when entering the field.

G.: What is the organization of professional football teams in Britain?		G: What is the organization of professional football in Britain?

PS: The Football League? In England and Wales, there are 93 professional teams organized into four Divisions or Leagues. The highest division is Barclays Premier League or Premiership - the top group consisting of 22 teams. The other Leagues are Coca-Cola Championship, League 1 and League 2.		P: Football league? There are 93 professional teams in England and Wales organized into four divisions or leagues. The highest division is the Barclays Premier League or the Premier League, the highest group consisting of 22 teams. Other leagues are Coca-Cola Championship, League 1 and League 2.

G.: Why Barclays and Coca-Cola?		G: Why Barclays and Coca-Cola?

P.: Those are the sponsors. Besides, there is the Scottish Football League. It comprises Clydesdale Bank Premier League, Irn-Bru Scottish Division 1, Scottish Division 2 and Scottish Division 3.		P: They are sponsors. In addition, there is the Scottish Football League. It includes the Premier League Clydesdale Bank, Scottish Irn Brew Division 1, Scottish Division 2 and Scottish Division 3.

G.: In addition to official names, Russian football teams have nicknames used by supporters. Sometimes it is just a shortened full name (as ‘Loco’ for Locomotiv) or the color of kit (as ‘Red and Whites’ for Spartak). Do English teams have nicknames and if so, what are they based on?		G: In addition to official names, Russian football teams have nicknames that fans use. Sometimes these are simply abbreviated full names (for example, “Loko” instead of “Lokomotiv”) or the color of the football uniform (for example, “Red-White” instead of “Spartak”). Do English teams have nicknames, and if so, what are they based on?

P.: Yes, the custom of nicknaming teams is international. for instance, Arsenal are known as “Gunners” (or “Gooners”) because the club started out as Woolwich Arsenal, and guns are stored in an arsenal, so… gunners. Chelsea have two nicknames: ‘Blues’ (for their kit colour) and ‘Pensioners’. Manchester United are 'Red Devils', Liverpool - 'Reds', Wolverhampton Wanderers - 'Wolves', Tottenham Hotspur - 'Spurs', 'Manchester City' - 'City'.		P .: Yes, the custom of giving nicknames to teams is international. For example, Arsenal is known as "Gunners" - "Gunners" - (or "Gooners"), because this club played at first under the name "Woolwich Arsenal" (Woolwich Arsenal), and the weapons are stored in the armory, so… gunners. (Note: Woolwich is a historic district in east London, where until 1946 the Royal Military School and, accordingly, the armory was located). The Chelsea team has two nicknames: "The Blues" (for the color of their forms) and “Pensioners”. The Manchester United team is the Red Devils, the Liverpool team is the Reds, the Wolverhampton team Wanderers is Wolves, Tottenham Hotspur is Spurs, Manchester City is City.

G.: But why Pensioners? The players are all well below retirement age?		G: But why “Pensioners”? Are their players still far from retirement age?

P.: They were named after the well known Chelsea pensioners - war veterans living in a nearby hospital. Newcastle United's nickname is 'Magpies'. It is based on the color of their kit - black and white, while Sheffield United are ‘Blades’. The point is that Sheffield is known for its steel industry which is famous for knives.		P .: They were named after the well-known Chelsea retirees - war veterans who live in the adjacent hospital. The nickname of the Newcastle United team is the Magpies. This name is based on the color of their football kit - black and white. The Sheffield United team is the Blades. The meaning of this nickname is that Sheffield is known for its steel industry, famous for its knives.

G.: Famous footballers are sure to have nicknames too.		CG: Of course, famous football players also have nicknames.

P.: They certainly do. David Backham is often referred to (not only by fans but in the newspapers as well) as 'Becks', 'Goldenballs' and 'DB7'. In China, his nickname is “Chow Be” (Uncle Becks). Wayne Rooney's nicknames are 'Roo', 'Roon', 'El Blanco Pele' (White Pele) and 'Roonaldo'. Cristiano Ronaldo is known as 'Ron and 'O Fenomeno'. Pity he no longer plays for England. One of the worlds most expensive players.		P: Of course, yes. David Beckham is often called "Becks" (and not only by fans, but also by newspapers), "Golden Balls" and "DB7". In China, his nickname is (Uncle Becks). Wayne Rooney's nicknames are 'Roo', 'Roon', 'El Blanco Pele' (White Pele) and 'Roonaldo'.

G.: What are the footballers' ratings?		Q: What are the ratings of the players?

P.: These run from 1 to 10.		P: They are counted from 1 to 10.

G.: What do these figures stand for?		Q: And what do these numbers mean?

P.: 1 means 'Give up the game', 2 - 'Embarrassingly bad', 3 - 'Woeful', 4 - 'Poor', 5 - 'Off colour', 6 - 'Average', 7 - 'Good', 8 - 'Very good', 9 - 'Outstanding' and 10 - 'Pure perfection'. Normally, after-match ratings in newspapers vary from 5 to 8. Whoever is rated highest is proclaimed ‘Man of the Match’		P .: 1 means "Leave the game", "Very bad", 3 - "Disappointing", 4 - "Weak", 5 - "Not in shape", 6 - "Average", 7 - "Good", 8 - " Very good”, 9 – “Outstanding”, 10 – “Pure perfection”. Usually post-match ratings in newspapers range from 5 to 8. The one with the highest rating is declared the “Hero of the Match”.

A.D.- ad
advantage- advantage
to extend an a. to smb- to give/give advantage to smb.
to arise(arose, arisen) - arise
average- average
to ban- forbid
based on smth- based on smth.
B.C.- BC
blade- blade
beyond recognition- beyond recognition
center forward- center forward, center forward
competition- competition, competition
to contain- to include (in its composition), to cover
cup- health: cup
to date to- ascend to
defender- defender (syn. back)
to dominate smth- to prevail in smth.
dribbling- ball handling, dribbling
embarrassingly bad- embarrassingly bad
evil- evil, misfortune
to fall into smth- break up into smth.
the finals- final (cup)
flexibility- flexibility
footie- football (informal)
formation- construction, system, layout of players
forward- striker, forward (syn. striker, attacker)
(full-)back- defender, back
goal- football goal
goalkeeper, (inform.) goalie, keeper- goalkeeper, goalkeeper
Gunners- Gunners
half back- midfielder, midfielder
home ground- own field
hustle- running, bustle
inside right/left- right / left welter / inside
it is common knowledge- common knowledge
to kick- strike with the foot
kit- football uniform
line up- the composition of the team when entering the field
magpie- magpie
man of the match- the best on the field
midfielder- middle player
(syn. midfield player, midfield man)
defensive- midfielder
mid-sixties- mid-sixties
nickname- nickname, nickname
off color- out of shape
to originate- arise
originally- initially
outside right/left- right / left winger (forward) (syn. right/left winger)
outstanding- outstanding
a pig's bladder- pork bladder
to place an emphasis on smth- focus on smth.
playing formation- building for the game
dominant- prevailing
to claim- declare
public school- private school
pure perfection- true perfection
to refer to smb as- call someone somehow
retirement- retirement
to sign on- conclude a contract
soil- soil, earth
to stand for smth- mean smth.
to store- keep
striker- attacker (syn. forward, attacker)
supporter- fan (syn. fan)
superb- excellent
tournament- tournament, raffle
under the auspices of- under smb. auspices
undisputed- indisputable
well below- healthy: much younger
winger- edge (winger) (syn. outside)
woeful- regrettable

EXERCISE 1. In the above dialog, find the matches:

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The fact is that… - The point is that| In addition to the official names - In addition to official names| dates back to about 1170 - dates to about 1170| 11 times reached the final - reached the finals 11 times| They were named after famous Chelsea retirees - They were named after the well known Chelsea pensioners| It is well known that… It is common knowledge that| the system prevailing in football is the system which dominated football| As for the division into rugby and football itself, it was originally geographical - As for division into rugby and soccer, originally it was geographical.| which is famous for its knives - which is famous for knives| when the competitions were held on their native land - when the tournament was held on their own soil| along with the 4-5-1 system - alongside the 4-5-1 system| Do English teams have nicknames and if so, what are they based on? - Do English teams have nicknames and if so, what are they based on?| the system prevailed the predominant system was| How did football split into rugby and football itself? - How did football fall into rugby and soccer?| an advantage that no other team had - an advantage extended to no other team| the national team performed less successfully than Latin American and other European teams - national team has been less successful than Latin American and other European ones| made the main emphasis on kicking the ball and running with the ball - placed an emphasis on kicking and running with the ball (dribbling)| Players are still far from retirement age - The players are all well below retirement age?| changed beyond recognition changed beyond recognition| ban football banned football| declared the best on the field - is proclaimed ‘Man of the Match’| not by chance - It is no accident that| from families of workers from working-class backgrounds| In this you are wrong. - There you are wrong.

EXERCISE 2. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.

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1) They were named ... the well known Chelsea pensioners.
2) They played all their matches … their home ground, an advantage extended … no other team … World Cup history.
3) The first description ... a football match ... England dates ... ... 1170.
4) Do English teams have nicknames and if so, what are they based … ?
5) Sheffield is known ... its steel industry which is famous ... knives.
6) How did football fall … rugby and soccer?
7) … addition … official names, Russian football teams have nicknames used … supporters.
8) What were the most important changes … playing formation … the XX century
9) The football played … Shrewsbury and Winchester placed an emphasis … kicking and running … the ball.
10) That system still exists … the 4-5-1 system.
11) Soccer is the short ... 'association football', that is football ... the auspices ... the Football Association.
12) … the XX century, playing formation changed … recognition.
13) After-match ratings … newspapers vary … 5 … 8.
14) D. Beckham is oft en referred to ... as ‘Becks’.

1) They were named after the well known Chelsea pensioners.
2) They played all their matches at their home ground, an advantage extended to no other team in World Cup history.
3) The first description of football match in England dates back to 1170.
4) Do English teams have nicknames and if so, what are they based on?
5) Sheffield is known for its steel industry which is famous for knives.
6) How did football fall into rugby and soccer?
7) In addition to official names, Russian football teams have nicknames used by supporters.
8) What were the most important changes in playing formation over the XX century
9) The football played at Shrewsbury and Winchester placed an emphasis on kicking and running with the ball.
10) That system still exists side by side the 4-5-1 system.
11) Soccer is the short for‘association football’ under the auspices of the Football Association.
12) Over the XX century, playing formation changed beyond recognition.
13) After-match ratings in newspapers vary from 5 to 8.
14) D. Beckham is often referred to to as ‘Becks’.

EXERCISE 3. Answer the questions:

Task Answer

1. How old is the first description of football?
2. How did football fall into rugby and soccer?
3. What helped England win the World Cup in 1966?
4. What are the differences between the 2-3-5 and 4-4-2 formations?
5. What is the organization of the Football League in England and Wales?
6. What may the nicknames of football teams be based on?
7. Why do you think famous footballers got the nicknames they did?

1. How old is the first description of a football match in England?

The first description of a football match in England dates to about 1170.

2. How did football fall into rugby and soccer?

Originally, the division was geographical. Rugby, Marlborough and Cheltenham developed games that used both hands and feet, whereas the football played at Shrewsbury and Winchester placed an emphasis on kicking and running with the ball (dribbling).

3. What helped England win the World Cup in 1966?

In 1966, the tournament was held on their own soil and they played all their matches at their home ground.

4. What are the differences between the 2-3-5 and 4-4-2 formations?

Until 1925, the system which dominated football was 2-3-5 formation: two full-backs, three half-backs and five forwards. In the mid-sixties, the predominant system was 4-4-2, four defenders, four midfielders and two strikers (attackers).

5. What is the organization of the Football League in England and Wales?

In England and Wales, there are 93 professional teams organized into four Divisions or Leagues. The highest division is Barclays Premier League or Premiership - the top group consisting of 22 teams. The other Leagues are Coca-Cola Championship, League 1 and League 2.

6. What may the nicknames of football teams be based on?

The nicknames of football teams be based on the color of players' kit. Sometimes it is just a shortened full name.

7. Why do you think famous footballers got the nicknames they did?

They got the nicknames because fans love and respect footballers for their striving for victory.

EXERCISE 4. Compare passages. What are the differences in content between them?

Five things you never knew about… football
WILLIAM HARTSTON

EXERCISE 5.

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1. football field
2. sideline	2.cross bar
3. front line	3. (goal) post
4. gate	4.goal line
5. rod
6. crossbar	6.goal area

8. goalkeeper area
9. on the field, out of the field	9.goalmouth
10. along the gate	10. halfway line
	11. goal
12. middle line of the field	12. artificial grass field, plastic pitch
13. penalty area
14. far post	14. near post
15. near post	15. top corner (of the goal)
	16. far post
17. line - field boundary	17. midfield
18. middle of the field
	19. dead-ball line
20. goal line

1. football field	7. pitch (BE) , (football) field (AE)
2. sideline	8. touchline, sideline, byline
3. front line	4.goal line
4. gate	11. goal
5. rod	3. (goal) post
6. crossbar	2.cross bar
7. goal line, adjoining part of the goalkeeper's area	9.goalmouth
8. goalkeeper area	6.goal area
9. on the field, out of the field	13. on the pitch, off the pitch
10. along the gate	1. across the face of the goal
11. artificial turf field	12. artificial grass field, plastic pitch
12. middle line of the field	10. halfway line
13. penalty area	5. penalty area, penalty box, in the box
14. far post	16. far post
15. near post	14. near post
16. upper corner of the goal, "nine"	15. top corner (of the goal)
17. line - field boundary	19. dead-ball line
18. middle of the field	17. midfield
19. at the very edge of the penalty area	18. just outside the penalty area
20. goal line	4.goal line

EXERCISE 6. Match the right and left sides.

Task Answer

1. wonderful football player
2. world class player	2. very fast player
3. amazing player

	5.fabulous player

	7. hard working striker
	8. key player
9. very fast player	9.left-footed player
10. team type player
11. striker-workaholic	11. stand-in captain
12. left-handed player	12. highly coveted player
13. organizer of attacks

	15. He will captain the side

	17. Man of the Match

	19. in the transfer window
	20. Transfer deadline (Day)

	22. firm favorite

	England team
25. transition period ended	25. team player
	26. R. moved to Real
27. He is a bunch of energy.	27. He merges with the ball.
	28. He's a bundle of energy.
29. He merges with the ball.
	30. captain's arm band
31. captain's armband
32. R. moved to Real Madrid.	32. world-class player
33. loaning out a player
	34. England captain
	35. transfer of a footballer
36. poach a player	36.loan move
37. England captain	37. to lift the transfer ban
38. key player






45. lose shape

	47. to lose form

49. the best football player in the world	49. first choice player
50. main player
51. football legend	51. when he took the pitch

	53. football legend
	54. striker for the Congo
55. soccer jersey	55. back from suspension
	56. football shirt, jersey
	57. Real Madrid man
	58. under 19

	60. outfield player
61. dangerous player
62. his appearance for the club	62. the danger man
63. become a soccer player
64 former football player

66. new names in football	66. ex-Tottenham
	67. inside forward
68. spike cleats	68. ex-footballer
	69. teammate
70. soccer player	70. center-half
71. insider	71. stud
72. central midfielder	72. emerging players
73. teammate
74. set to play	74. crosser of the ball

	76. outs

	78. ins

1. wonderful football player	21. great player, top player, top performer
2. world class player	32. world-class player
3. amazing player	5.fabulous player
4. best on the field, hero of the match	17. Man of the Match
5. He has good speed. He has a good left leg.	42. He's got a lot of pace. He's got a sweet left foot
6. the best footballer of the year; world's best player of the year	1. The player / Footballer of the year, World player of the Year
7. the player everyone would like to have on their team	12. highly coveted player
8. a constant favorite of the audience	22. firm favorite
9. very fast player	2. very fast player
10. team type player	25. team player
11. striker-workaholic	7. hard working striker
12. left-handed player	9. left-footed player
13. organizer of attacks	6. playmaker, an engine of the team, creative player
14. R. has improved significantly; he started to play better	23. R. has vastly improved. His game has improved.
15. in shape; in a good shape; in excellent shape; in excellent shape	4. on form (BE), in form (AE), in a decent form; in tremendous form
16. N. breathed life into the game of his team.	3. N. has injected some life into his team's performance
17. V. can play anywhere (mid-line player, forward)	10. V. can play anywhere (midfield, striker)
18. team captain; He is no longer England captain	24. captain, skipper, (inform.) cap, skip; He is no longer skipper of the England team
19. Acting Team Captain	11. stand-in captain
20. he was appointed captain; he was removed from his duties as captain	16. They have given him the captaincy. He was stripped from captaincy. They stripped him of his / the captaincy.
21. He will be the captain of the team.	15. He will captain the side
22. team where the captain is D.B.	18. a team captained by D. B.
23. (January) transfer period, transfer window (months when transfers to other teams are allowed - August and January)	13. (January) transfer window, transfer period
24. during the transition period	19. in the transfer window
25. transition period ended	14. The transfer window has expired. Transfer window closes.
26. end of transition period (September 2, February 2)	20. Transfer deadline (Day)
27. He is a bunch of energy.	28. He's a bundle of energy.
28. always tries to create a combination	29. always looking to construct
29. He merges with the ball.	27. He merges with the ball.
30. promising player, talented player	31. a player of promise, a talented player
31. captain's armband	30. captain's arm band
32. R. moved to Real Madrid.	26. R. moved to Real
33. loaning out a player	36.loan move
34. transfer of a football player to another team	35. transfer of a footballer
35. cancel the ban on moving to another team	37. to lift the transfer ban
36. poach a player	33. to lure (away) a footballer / a player (from a team)
37. England captain	34. England captain
38. key player	8. key player
39. in better physical and mental shape	41. in the best physical and psychological shape
40. keep fit; restore form	38. stay in shape and in form; to recover / rediscover one's form
41. most productive player; second highest scoring player; scoring striker	40. top / leading / the fi rst highest / famous + scorer / striker, second highest scorer; goalscoring striker
42. end your football career	39. to hang up one's boots, to retire from football
43. stay as a captain, remain a captain	50. captaincy; to retain the captaincy
44. He should remain England captain.	48. He should continue as England captain.
45. lose shape	47. to lose form
46. B. is in brilliant/beautiful/excellent shape.	43. B. is in sparkling / stunning / superb / great / very good / excellent form, in great shape, in top + form / condition
47. He is not at his best.	44. He is not on his best form
48. world football star; famous striker	46. star of world football, star player, football star; star striker
49. the best football player in the world	45. The World's Best Footballer, The World Player of the Year
50. main player	49. first choice player
51. football legend	53. football legend
52. Forward playing for Congo	54. striker for the Congo
53. legendary footballer; famous player	52. legendary footballer; highest profile player
54. when he got into football	51. when he took the pitch
55. soccer jersey	56. football shirt, jersey
56. returning from disqualification	55. back from suspension
57. outfield player (not goalkeeper)	60. outfield player
58. player of the team "Real" (Madrid)	57. Real Madrid man
59. junior, youth team player	58. under 19
60. twenty-three appearances for the club	59. twenty-three appearances for the club
61. dangerous player	62. the danger man
62. his appearance for the club	61. his appearance for the team
63. become a soccer player	73. to enter football, to become a footballer
64 former football player	68. ex-footballer
65. The player played for the national team of his country a hundred times.	63. The player made a hundred appearances for his country.
66. new names in football	72. emerging players
67. goalkeeper; be a goalkeeper take a seat at the gate	65. goalkeeper, goalie, keeper; to be / play in goal; to go in goal
68. spike cleats	71. stud
69 former Tottenham player	66. ex-Tottenham
70. soccer player	64. football player
71. insider	67. inside forward
72. central midfielder	70. center-half
73. teammate	69. teammate
74. set to play	75. in the right frame of mind to play
75. cross pass player	74. crosser of the ball
76. players newly added to the team	78. ins
77. play football at a professional level	77. to play professional football
78. Players who left the team	76. outs

EXERCISE 7. Match the right and left sides.

Task Answer

1. team

3. national team	3. high quality team, class team; The team is virtually unbeatable; the best team of all time; Team of the Year
4. Germany national team
5. England team	5. home side, host

	7. The team came alive in the last two games.
8. attack plan team
	9. How is this team faring?
	10. the defending champions, the reigning champions ( infml. champs)

12. cup winner
13. defending champions

15. How is the team doing?

	17. The German national side


	20. World Cup favorite

22. purchase of the club by Mr. N.
23. team in good shape
	24. superb team

26. excellent team


29. start winning again	29. outsider
	30. the second best team

32. not defeated	32. The team plays in blue.
33. invincible	33. undefeated, unbeaten
	34. invincible
35. semi-finalist	35. defending champion
	36. semi-finalist
	37. comfortable winner
38. adult national team	38. clear favorites
	39. form team
40. dangerous opponent	40. (football) changeroom, changing room; away (team) dressing room
	41. youth squad


44. youth team

46. second team	46. the team on the pitch
	47. senior national squad
48. they are dangerous in counterattacks	48. They have a big physical presence.

50. team on the field	50. bogey team, jinx team

full-time

1. team	12. side, team, club, squad, team, side
2. host team, home team	5. home side, host
3. national team	16. national side/team/squad
4. Germany national team	17. The German national side
5. England team	1. England side / squad / national team
6. Most of the teams are mainly composed of foreigners ("legionnaires").	13. Most of the teams are mostly made up of foreigners.
7. team high class; the team is virtually invincible; the best team that ever existed; team of the year	3. high quality team, class team; The team is virtually unbeatable; the best team of all time; Team of the Year
8. attack plan team	14. a team with attacking potential
9. application for first place; team in first place	6. title challenge; championship contender
10. The team is able to fight for the championship title.	2. The team can challenge for the championship.
11. world champion; five-time world champion	8. World No. 1; five time world champion
12. cup winner	11. cup holder, host of a football cup, cup winning team
13. defending champions	10. the defending champions, the reigning champions (infml. champs)
14. five-time champions; four-time winner	4. five times champions; four-time winner
15. How is the team doing?	9. How is this team faring?
16. In the last two games, the team woke up.	7. The team came alive in the last two games.
17. They should not be underestimated.	18. They are not to be taken lightly.
18. The team was suspended from further participation in the games.	15. The team was disqualified from the competition.
19. N. and M will not play in the team.	21. The team will be without N. and M.
20. World Cup favorite	20. World Cup favorite
21. the team expected to win the cup	22. a team tipped to win the trophy
22. purchase of the club by Mr. N.	19. takeover of the club by Mr. N.
23. team in good shape	25. The team is in good shape.
24. The club is put up for sale.	27. The club goes up / is put up for sale.
25. without two of his best players	26. without two of its best players
26. excellent team	24. superb team
27. Pride of African Football	23. African football glory
28. a team that does not belong in a group	29. outsider
29. start winning again	28. to return to winning ways
30. never left the group	31. never qualified through the group
31. the second team in terms of quality of play	30. the second best team
32. not defeated	33. undefeated, unbeaten
33. invincible	34. invincible
34. The team plays in blue.	32. The team plays in blue.
35. semi-finalist	36. semi-finalist
36. champion defending his title	35. defending champion
37. The team included several "legionnaires" (foreign players).	42. The team had several foreign players on its roster.
38. adult national team	47. senior national squad
39. team that won a landslide victory	37. comfortable winner
40. dangerous opponent	50. bogey team, jinx team
41. clear favorites (clearly stronger team)	38. clear favorites
42. team that won the championship	45. championship-winning team
43. a team that showed they were in good shape	39. form team
44. youth team	41. youth squad
45. (sports) locker room; away team dressing room	40. (football) changeroom, changing room; away (team) dressing room
46. second team	44. B team (eg. England B team)
47. They play better and better.	43. They go from strength to strength.
48. they are dangerous in counterattacks	49. They are dangerous on the counterattack.
49. This is a physically strong team.
from the goalkeeper







committed against it
penalty area
defending team

1) a player who sits on a bench ready to replace another team-mate on the pitch	a substitute
2) the person in charge of a team and responsible for training, new players and transfers	a manager
3) a violation of the rules	a foul
4) added minutes at the end of the regular playing time at half-time or full-time	injury time, stoppage time
5) in a position which is not allowed by the rules of the game, i. e. when an attacking player is closer to the opposing teams goal-line at the moment the ball is passed to him rather than the last defender apart from the goalkeeper	off side
6) the record of goals that indicates who is winning	the score
7) a successful attempt at scoring achieved by putting the ball over the goal line into the goal past the goalkeeper	a goal
8) a goal scored accidentally by a member of the defending team that counts in favor of the attacking team	an own goal
9) a match that ends in a tie, i. e. has no winner or loser	a draw
10) a match that is lost, the opposite of a win	a defeat
11) to hit something, or somebody, with your foot	to kick
12) the first kick of the game when two players from the same team in the center circle play the ball and start the match. Also the first kick after half-time or after a goal has been scored	the kick off
13) the kick awarded to a team by the referee after a foul has been committed against it	a free-kick
14) a free shot at goal from 12 yards (11 meters or the penalty spot) awarded by the referee to a team after a foul has been committed in the penalty area	a penalty
15) a kick from the corner flag awarded to the attacking team when the ball has crossed the goal-line after last being touched by a player of the defending team	a corner
16) a kick of the ball from one player to another	a pass
17) to allow a goal in, the opposite of scoring a goal	to concede

Football is the most popular game in the world and it is played nearly in all countries. Football is played on a field and two teams compete there.

Football team is composed of 11 players: a goalkeeper, backs, half-backs and forwards. Each team has a captain who is usually the best player. During the match every team tries to score as many goals as they can. Players are allowed to use only legs during the game. Only the goalkeeper can use his hands to catch the ball.

Despite being so popular today, football appeared hundreds of years ago. It was played even by ancient people. However, football wasn't famous until the mid-1900s. The modern version of the game came from England and became the most favorite one.

Today there are many football competitions and championships. Every year Europe houses FIFA Cup competitions and every four years – the World Cup. Football is also played in the Olympics. Anyway, football is loved by millions of people who watch games on TV, go to see them on stadiums and even play football with friends and peers during their leisure time.

Moreover, there are such crazy fans that travel all over the world with their favorite teams and support them all the time. Manchester United, Liverpool, the Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and some others are considered to be the best and most famous clubs in the world.

Translation:

Football is the most popular game in the world and is played in almost every country. Football is played on special field where two teams compete.

The football team consists of 11 players: goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards. Each team has a captain who is usually the best player. During a match, each team tries to score as many goals as possible. Players are only allowed to touch the ball with their feet during the game. Only the goalkeeper can catch the ball with his hands.

Despite its popularity at the present time, football appeared several hundred years ago. It has been played since ancient times. However, football was not known until the middle of the 20th century. The modern version of the game originated in England and has become the most beloved.

Today there are many football competitions and championships. The UEFA Cup is held annually in Europe, and the World Cup is held every four years. Football also applies to Olympic Games. One way or another, football is loved by millions of people. They watch matches on TV or in stadiums and even play it with their friends and peers in their free time.

Moreover, there are crazy fans who travel all over the world with their favorite teams and cheer for them all the time. Manchester United, Liverpool, the Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and some others are considered the best and most popular football clubs in the world.

Words and expressions

Simple short dialogues on the topic Sports. To everyone dialogue in English is translated into Russian, in addition, for the best understanding, the words with transcription and expressions.

Words and expressions

team - team (including sports)
root for - root for

vs. (short for Latin versus ["vɜːsəs]) - against; Dynamo vs. Spartak - Dynamo - Spartak

win, won (past time), won (adv. past time) - to win
to win the game - win the game
score - score (in game); kerf); score (in a game); notch
What's the score? - What is the score?
The score is 3 to 0 (nil). - Score 3-0.

favor = favor (Amer.)["feɪvə] - favor; benefit
in their favor - in their favor
congratulation - congratulations

How did the match end? - How did the match end?
The match ended in a draw. - The match ended in a draw.

lose, lost (past tense), lost (addition past tense) - to lose
to lose the game - lose the game
You don't say so! - Can not be! (lit.: Don't say that!)

unfortunately [ʌn" fɔːʧ (ə) nətlɪ] - unfortunately, unfortunately
watch a game - watch the game
I am sorry for you. - I feel sorry for you.

exciting [ɪk "saɪtɪŋ] - exciting, exciting, exciting
to be different from - differ from

Examples of the use of this construction:
american football is different from European football. - American football is different from European (football).
English grammar is different from Russian grammar. - English grammar is different from Russian (grammar).
The weather in New York is different from the weather in Moscow.- The weather in New York is different from the weather in Moscow.

which [(h)wɪʧ] (of)? - who from? (about a human); Which one of? (about the subject)
football["sɔkə] - football (European): American football, unlike European football, combines the rules of rugby and soccer - the European football we are used to.
dangerous ["deɪnʤ (ə) rəs] - dangerous, threatening

to show smth on TV - show something on TV
switch on (the light, TV set) - turn on (light, TV)
switch off (the light, TV set)- turn off (lights, TV)
switch over to channel 1 / change to channel 1 - switch to the first channel
world championship ["ʧæmpɪənʃɪp] - world championship
by all means - by all means, in any case

to take (took (past time) , taken (adj. past time)) part in- To participate in
competition [ˌkɔmpə "tɪʃ (ə) n] - 1. competition, competition 2. competition
I wish you good luck. - Wish you luck.

Hi Sasha.

Did you go to the gym yesterday?

Yes, I did. Yesterday we learned a new trick. Why didn't you come?

I felt bad, got sick. The doctor said, while without sports, you can’t do it while I’m sick.

It's clear. You get well, listen to the doctor and come to training when you recover. Tomorrow the guys will visit you.

Do not come for three days while I am coughing. I don't want to infect you.

Okay, let's call. Get well for now.

Thanks, bye.

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