Górnik Zabrze Wins the Cup and Podolski Thinks About Stopping

May 3, 2026, 13:05
EuropeSports

Introduction

Górnik Zabrze won the Polish Cup. Lukas Podolski is an old player and his contract is ending soon.

Main Body

Górnik Zabrze won 2-0 against Raków Częstochowa. They did not win this cup for 54 years. Podolski played for a short time at the end of the game. Podolski is a great player. He won cups in five different countries. He played 130 games for Germany and won the World Cup in 2014. Podolski wants to stop playing football. He wants to spend more time with his family. But he might play more if his team plays in Europe.

Conclusion

Górnik Zabrze has a new trophy. Podolski does not know if he will stop playing now.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

When we talk about things that already happened, we often add -ed to the word.

  • Play → Played
  • Win → Won (This one is special/irregular!)

Look at the patterns:

  • Podolski played for a short time.
  • Górnik Zabrze won the cup.

🏠 Talking about the Future (Wants & Maybes)

To talk about what someone wants to do, use Want + to + action.

Example:

  • He wants to stop playing.
  • He wants to spend time with family.

If you are not 100% sure, use Might.

  • He might play more. (Maybe yes, maybe no).

💡 Quick Word Switch

WordMeaningExample
EndingFinishingHis contract is ending soon.
TrophyA prize cupThe team has a new trophy.

Vocabulary Learning

trophy (n.)
a special object given to someone who wins a competition
Example:The team lifted the trophy after the final match.
contract (n.)
a written agreement that says what each person must do
Example:He signed a new contract with the club.
ending (n.)
the last part of something, when it finishes
Example:The ending of the game was very exciting.
Europe (n.)
the continent that includes countries like Germany, France, Italy
Example:They will travel to Europe for the next tournament.
stop (v.)
to cease doing something
Example:He decided to stop playing football.
spend (v.)
to use time or money for something
Example:She wants to spend more time with her family.
family (n.)
people who are related and live together
Example:He talked with his family about his future.
might (modal)
used to say something could happen
Example:He might play more if his team wins.