Biography - Football Palermo - Text And Activities - 2nd To 6th.docx

1- Read and UNDERLINE the verbs

Martin Palermo is a retired Argentinian footballer. He was born on November 7, 1973 in La Plata, Argentina. He was a brilliant Centre forward (9). He started his career in Estudiantes de la Plata. His 1st professional match was on July 5, 1992 (San Lorenzo 0–0 Estudiantes). His 1st professional goal was on May 22, 1993 (Estudiantes 3–0 San Martín de Tucumán). He played for Boca Juniors from 1997 to 2011. “El titan” played 403 matches for the “Xeneixe” team and he won 14 cups (including the Intercontinental Cup in 2ooo). He also played for the Argentina National Team, Villareal, Betis and Alavez. In 1999, he had an accident and he broke his leg (tibia). During his career, Martin Palermo scored 297 goals and he broke a lot of records.

Full name: Martin Palermo Date of birth: 7 November 1973 Place of birth: La Plata, Argentina Playing position: Centre Forward Clubs Years Club 1992-1997 Estudiantes 1997-2000 Boca Juniors 2001-2004 Villarreal, Betis, Alavez 2004- 2011 Boca Juniors 1999-2010 Argentina

2- Complete: Write the verbs

He ___________

He ____________

He ____________

3- Complete. Use the verbs in exercise 1: Some curiosities about Martin Palermo:      

In April 1999, he __________ a penalty goal with both legs! On July 4, 1999, he _________ for Argentina and he failed 3 penalties! He _________ the Intercontinental Cup Man of the Match in 2000. In 2009, he ____________ a head goal from 40 meters! He _________ the American Golden Shoe in 2007.

4-Write sentences about Maradona:

October 30, 1960.

Argentinos Juniors, Barcelona, Boca, Argentina National team, etc.

258 goals.

FIFA World Cup in 1986.

Maradona …

He…

He ___________

Goals 34 22 113 9