Jonathan David and Juventus FC

Introduction

Jonathan David plays for Juventus. Now, people think he might leave the team.

Main Body

Jonathan David joined Juventus in July. He played 43 games. He scored eight goals. This is not many goals. Some fans are unhappy and shouted at him during a game. Juventus wants new players. They also want to keep Dusan Vlahovic. The club can make money if they sell David now. Two teams want David. These teams are Fenerbahce and Aston Villa. Aston Villa knows Juventus well. They want David for the Champions League.

Conclusion

David has a contract until 2030. But he might leave if he does not play well or if another team pays a lot of money.

Learning

⚡ The 'Might' Factor

In the text, we see: "he might leave the team."

What is this? We use might when we are not 100% sure. It is a guess about the future.

Simple Pattern: Subjectmightaction

Examples from the story:

  • He might leave. (Maybe he leaves, maybe he stays).
  • He might leave if he does not play well. (This is a possibility).

⚽ Action Words (Past vs. Present)

Look at how the story changes time:

Past (Finished)Present (Now/General)
JoinedWants
PlayedThink
ScoredKnow
ShoutedPays

A2 Tip: To talk about the past, we often just add -ed to the end of the word (Join → Joined).

Vocabulary Learning

plays (v.)
to perform a role in a game or activity
Example:He plays football every weekend.
team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team won the match.
games (n.)
plural of game, a sport or activity
Example:They played many games last month.
goal (n.)
a target or point scored in a game
Example:She scored a goal in the final minute.
fans (n.)
supporters of a team or person
Example:Fans cheered loudly.
unhappy (adj.)
not happy or satisfied
Example:He was unhappy with the result.
shouted (v.)
to speak loudly or angrily
Example:They shouted at the player.
players (n.)
people who take part in a game
Example:The players warmed up.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods or services
Example:He earned a lot of money.
sell (v.)
to give something in exchange for money
Example:They will sell the player.
teams (n.)
plural of team, groups of people
Example:Two teams competed in the tournament.
know (v.)
to be aware of or understand something
Example:They know the rules.
well (adv.)
in a good or satisfactory way
Example:He plays well.
contract (n.)
a written agreement between parties
Example:She signed a contract.
until (prep.)
up to the time of
Example:He will stay until 2030.
might (modal)
expressing possibility
Example:He might leave the club.
leave (v.)
to go away from a place
Example:He might leave the team.
not (adv.)
used to negate a statement
Example:He does not play well.
play (v.)
to participate in a game or sport
Example:He plays football.
another (adj.)
one more or different
Example:Another team offered him.
pays (v.)
to give money in exchange for something
Example:They pays a lot of money.
lot (n.)
a large number or amount
Example:He wants a lot of money.