Argentina Face Bolivia in Friendly Without Messi
Argentina played Bolivia today. It was a friendly match. The game was not for a big trophy. It was in Córdoba, a city in Argentina.
This game was special. Lionel Messi did not play. For many years, Messi was the star of the team. Now the team must play without him.
Two young players are important now. Their names are Julián and Lautaro. Before, people asked "Julián or Lautaro?" Now people say "Julián and Lautaro." This shows a new era for the team.
The national team of Argentina is called "the Selección." It is very famous. Many fans love this team. They want to see new stars after Messi.
This match helps the coach see new players. A friendly match is not as serious as a tournament game. But it is still important for the team's future.
Fans in Córdoba came to watch live. Many people also watched on TV. They wanted to see how the team plays now.
Vocabulary5 words
- friendly
- a game that is not part of a big competition
- era
- a period of time with something special
- national team
- a team that plays for one country
- Selección
- the Spanish word for a national sports team
- tournament
- a competition with many games
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Answer key
1. Bolivia 2. Córdoba 3. False
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Argentina played _____ today.
It was a _____ match.
The game was in _____, a city in Argentina.
Lionel _____ did not play.
For many years, Messi was the _____ of the team.
Two young players are _____ now.
People say "Julián _____ Lautaro."
This shows a new _____ for the team.
The national team of Argentina is called "the _____."
Fans in Córdoba came to watch _____.
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