Jardim: Flamengo's Draw at Mineirão Was a Positive Result
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Jardim, the coach of Flamengo, has said that his team's draw against Cruzeiro at the Mineirão stadium was a positive result.
The Mineirão is Cruzeiro's home stadium in Brazil. Flamengo travelled there to play the match, and the game ended without a winner.
Jardim explained his decision on team selection, the choice of which players start the match. He said, "We have solutions," meaning he has different options for his squad.
The coach also spoke about the reaction from Cruzeiro fans. He commented that people at the club were unhappy that a player or coach might leave Cruzeiro for Flamengo.
Jardim said that nobody can say no to Flamengo, calling it the biggest club in South America. This suggests he believes joining Flamengo is a great opportunity for anyone.
Jardim previously worked at Cruzeiro before joining Flamengo. He has now explained the 'truth' about his decision to leave Cruzeiro.
He repeated that people cannot refuse an offer from Flamengo because of the club's size and importance. This comment came after questions from journalists about his move.
Jardim's comments came after the Mineirão match, as he looks ahead to the next games and continues to build his team at Flamengo.
Vocabulary5 words
- draw
- a game result where both teams score the same; no winner
- stadium
- a large building where sports matches are played
- selection
- the act of choosing players for a team
- reaction
- how someone responds or feels about something
- club
- an organised sports team, often with fans and a home ground
Quiz
Answer key
1. A draw 2. He has different options for team selection 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Jardim, the coach of Flamengo, has said that his team's _____ against Cruzeiro at the Mineirão stadium was a positive result.
The Mineirão is Cruzeiro's home _____ in Brazil.
Jardim explained his decision on team _____, the choice of which players start the match.
He said, "We have solutions," meaning he has different _____ for his squad.
The coach also spoke about the _____ from Cruzeiro fans.
He commented that people at the club were unhappy that someone might leave Cruzeiro for Flamengo.
Jardim said that nobody can say no to Flamengo, calling it the biggest _____ in South America.
Jardim previously worked at _____ before joining Flamengo.
He has now explained the 'truth' about his decision to _____ Cruzeiro.
Discussion questions
- Do you think it is normal for coaches to move between rival clubs? Why or why not?
- Why might a draw be seen as a positive result in football?
- How do you think Cruzeiro fans felt when their former coach spoke this way about Flamengo?
- What makes a football club 'the biggest' in a region, in your opinion?