English football

A little bit of history

Football is a national sport in England, where the first set of rules were established in 1863.

England is home to the world’s oldest football club: the Sheffield FC and the oldest national league.

SHEFFIELD UNITED

Football pictionary

manager right back

pitch centre back

goalkeeper centre midfielder

striker penalty area

stud referee

goal area whistle

GAME: CHARADESWithout speaking, use gestures to act out the words in the Pictionary.Your partners will try to

guess.

These are some very important English players. They are considered “Legends”

David Beckham

David Beckham made his England debut on the 1st September 1996 at the age of 21.

He has played for Manchester United FC, Real Madrid, Milan AC and Los Angeles Galaxy. In May 2013,after having played for Paris Saint Germain, he decided to retire from football. His position is midfielder, his number is 23, and he previously was number 7.

He was the captain of the English national squad. He has 115 caps playing for England.

He is also considered a big international celebrity.

Wayne Rooney

George Best

Now, look for information about their lives and make a short biography

Uniforms: Aston Villa (Birmingham)

Home colours Away colours The club's traditional home kit colours are claret shirts with sky blue sleeves,

white shorts and sky blue socks. Their traditional crest is of a gold lion on a light blue background with the club's motto "Prepared" underneath.

Describe your favourite team uniform

Football stadiums: Old Trafford

Old Trafford is the home of Manchester United. It is the second largest stadium in England after Wembley. Its nickname is Theatre of Dreams.In 1958, a plane carrying the team back from Belgrade, crashed in Munich. Six players died. To commemorate this air disaster, there is a clock in the building stopped at the time of the tragedy.

Football Hooliganism The word ‘hooligan’ began to be associated with violence in football

in particular in the 1980s in the UK. This is also known as ‘the English Disease’

Fights between supporters of rival teams took place before of after football matches.

In some cases supporters or policemen have been killed. FIFA and UEFA have fought against hooliganism and have promoted a zero tolerance with respect to violence in football.

Songs and Anthems

Football supporters usually sing songs to cheer their teams up, tunes such as ‘Vindaloo’, ‘Three Lions’ or ‘Torres, Liverpool’s number 9’.

Besides, the clubs have anthems. The most famous one is ‘You’ll never Walk Alone’, which is the anthem for Liverpool F.C. and Celtic F.C.

The song's most successful recording was released in 1963 by the Liverpudlian Merseybeat group Gerry and the Pacemakers.

You’ll never walk alone

Fill the gaps with the folowing words: Head sky storm dreams dark

rain heart

When you walk through a ________Hold your _________ up highAnd don't be afraid of the _________

At the end of the stormIs a golden ________And the sweet silver song of the lark

Walk on through the windWalk on through the _____Though your _______ be tossed and blown

Walk on walk on with hope in your ______

And you'll never walk aloneYou'll never walk alone

You'll never walkYou'll never walk alone.

Final task

Project: Tell us about your favourite football team:

What are its colours? Who are its legends? What is the name of its stadium?...

Bring scarfs, flags or even musical instruments to show your football passion.