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 Full name: Martin Palermo
professional goal was on May 22, 1993 (Estudiantes 3–0 San Martín Date of birth: 7 November 1973
de Tucumán). He played for Boca Juniors from 1997 to 2011. “El Place of birth: La Plata, Argentina
Playing position: Centre Forward
titan” played 403 matches for the “Xeneixe” team and he won 14
Clubs
cups (including the Intercontinental Cup in 2ooo). He also played for
Years Club Goals
the Argentina National Team, Villareal, Betis and Alavez. In 1999, he 1992-1997 Estudiantes 34
had an accident and he broke his leg (tibia). During his career, Martin 1997-2000 Boca Juniors
2001-2004 Villarreal, Betis, Alavez 22
Palermo scored 297 goals and he broke a lot of records. 2004- 2011 Boca Juniors 113
1999-2010 Argentina 9

2- Complete: Write the verbs

He ___________ 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.
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4-Write sentences about Maradona:

October 30, 1960. Maradona …

Argentinos Juniors, Barcelona, He…

Boca, Argentina National team, etc.

258 goals.

FIFA World Cup in 1986.