Diomandé: From Childhood Dream to Real Madrid
Diomandé plays football for Real Madrid. He is a young player. Many people did not know his name before.
As a child, Diomandé had a dream. He wanted to play for a big club. Now his dream is true. He plays for Real Madrid.
The coach of Real Madrid is Mourinho. Mourinho thinks Diomandé is very useful. People call him a secret weapon.
Vinícius is a famous player at Real Madrid. Mourinho wants Diomandé to help Vinícius play his best football.
People did not expect Real Madrid to buy Diomandé. He came from the transfer market without much attention. Now he is important for the team.
Vocabulary5 words
- club
- a sports team; a group people play for
- coach
- a person who leads and trains a sports team
- secret weapon
- something or someone special that helps you win
- transfer market
- when players move from one team to another
- dream
- something you really want to happen
Quiz
Answer key
1. Real Madrid 2. Mourinho 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Diomandé plays _____ for Real Madrid. He is a _____ player. Many people did not know his _____ before.
As a child, Diomandé had a _____. He wanted to play for a big _____. Now his dream is true.
The _____ of Real Madrid is Mourinho. Mourinho thinks Diomandé is very _____.
Vinícius is a famous player at Real Madrid. Mourinho wants Diomandé to help Vinícius play his _____ football.
People did not expect Real Madrid to buy Diomandé. He came from the _____ without much attention.