Real Madrid Shows Interest in Racing's Young Midfielder
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Real Madrid wants a new young player.
His name is Sergio Martínez. He plays for Racing.
Sergio plays in the midfield. This means he plays in the middle of the field.
He is a revelation. This means he is a new player who plays very well.
Big clubs want him now. Real Madrid is one of them.
Barcelona also wants Sergio. Villarreal wants him too.
These are all big football clubs in Spain.
Sergio is young. But he plays like a star.
Many people now know his name.
This is good news for Racing.
Racing is his team now. But maybe not for long.
Big clubs often take good young players.
This happens a lot in football.
We do not know what will happen next.
Maybe Sergio will leave Racing soon.
Vocabulary3 words
- midfield
- the middle part of a football field
- revelation
- a new person who is suddenly very good
- football clubs
- teams that play football
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Answer key
1. Real Madrid 2. Midfield 3. Racing
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Real Madrid wants a new _____ player.
His name is Sergio _____. He plays for Racing.
Sergio plays in the _____.
He is a _____. This means he plays very well.
Big _____ want him now.
Barcelona also wants Sergio. _____ wants him too.
These are all big football clubs in _____.
Sergio is young. But he plays like a _____.
This is good news for _____.
Big clubs often take good young _____.
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