Messi Scores 922nd Career Goal, Dedicates It to His Father
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Lionel Messi scored a special goal for Inter Miami.
It was his 922nd goal in his career.
Messi showed a tribute to his father after the goal.
The game was in Philadelphia, at Subaru Park.
Inter Miami played against Philadelphia Union.
The game ended in a draw.
Inter Miami has not won many games lately.
This draw was part of a bad run for the team.
Cavan Sullivan also played well in the game.
He is a young player for Philadelphia Union.
Messi is one of the best footballers in the world.
He has scored goals for many years.
Fans loved his tribute to his father.
The goal showed his love for his family.
People are talking about this special moment.
Vocabulary3 words
- tribute
- a way to show love or respect for someone
- draw
- a game where both teams get the same score
- footballers
- people who play football as their job
Quiz
Answer key
1. 922 2. His father 3. The game was a draw
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Lionel Messi scored a special _____ for Inter Miami.
It was his _____ goal in his career.
Messi showed a tribute to his _____ after the goal.
The game was in Philadelphia, at Subaru _____.
Inter Miami played against Philadelphia _____.
The game ended in a _____.
Inter Miami has not won many games _____.
Cavan Sullivan also played well in the _____.
Messi is one of the best _____ in the world.
People are talking about this special _____.