Fútbol alrededor del mundo
Explora el deporte que los estadounidenses llaman soccer, desde las reglas básicas hasta los torneos internacionales, las tradiciones locales y los emocionantes partidos de copa.
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1. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué jugador puede usar las manos dentro de su propia área penal durante el juego normal?
Most soccer players move the ball with their feet. One player has a special job protecting the goal.
- The goalkeeper
- A defender
- A forward
Este jugador es la última línea de defensa del equipo.
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- The goalkeeper
El portero normalmente no puede usar las manos fuera de su propia área penal.
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2. Completa el espacio en blanco.
A standard adult soccer match has two halves. The break between them is called ___.
- extra time
- halftime
- stoppage time
Este descanso ocurre a la mitad del partido.
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A standard adult soccer match has two halves. The break between them is called halftime.
Los equipos suelen cambiar de lado del campo para el segundo tiempo.
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3. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What is this restart called?
A player kicks the ball over the sideline. A player from the other team returns it to play with both hands.
- A corner kick
- A goal kick
- A throw-in
The name describes how the player sends the ball back onto the field.
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- A throw-in
A throw-in is taken from the place where the ball crossed the sideline.
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4. Completa el espacio en blanco.
During a match, the referee shows a player a red card for a serious foul. The player must ___.
- leave the field
- wait on the field for a warning
- stay on the field until halftime
Una tarjeta roja pone fin a la participación del jugador en el partido.
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During a match, the referee shows a player a red card for a serious foul. The player must leave the field.
El equipo no puede reemplazar a un jugador expulsado durante el partido, por lo que tiene que jugar con menos jugadores.
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5. Completa el espacio en blanco.
In this league, a win earns three points, a draw earns one, and a loss earns none. When a match ends in a ___, both teams earn one point.
- win
- loss
- draw
Neither team wins when a match ends this way.
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In this league, a win earns three points, a draw earns one, and a loss earns none. When a match ends in a draw, both teams earn one point.
A draw means the teams finish with equal scores. In American English, it is also called a tie.
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6. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué tipo de equipos compiten en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA?
Fans around the world follow matches such as Brazil against Germany in the FIFA World Cup.
- Club teams representing cities
- National teams representing countries
- Teams representing universities
Piensa en lo que representan Brasil y Alemania.
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- National teams representing countries
Una selección nacional puede reunir a jugadores que normalmente juegan en distintos clubes.
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7. Elige la respuesta correcta.
The UEFA Champions League brings together clubs from which region?
Clubs from Spain, Germany, and Italy compete in the UEFA Champions League.
- Europe
- South America
- Africa
The countries mentioned belong to the same continent.
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- Europe
Clubs can compete in the Champions League while also playing in their own national leagues.
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8. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿En qué se diferencia el futsal del fútbol tradicional de once jugadores?
Futsal is a form of soccer often played indoors. Each team has five players, including a goalkeeper.
- It has no goalkeepers.
- It uses more players on each team.
- It uses fewer players on each team.
Compara el tamaño de los equipos.
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- It uses fewer players on each team.
El futsal también utiliza un balón que rebota menos, lo que ayuda a los jugadores a controlarlo en una cancha de superficie dura.
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9. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Cómo se llama comúnmente este tipo de partido?
Two clubs from the same city have a long rivalry. Their supporters pay special attention whenever the clubs meet.
- A match between national teams
- A local derby
- A match between clubs from different continents
Los clubes son rivales de la misma zona.
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- A local derby
Algunos derbis locales enfrentan a clubes de localidades cercanas, en lugar de clubes de la misma ciudad.
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10. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What does this tradition usually show?
After a tough match, two players from opposing teams exchange shirts.
- Respect for an opponent
- A change in team membership
- A punishment for breaking a rule
The match is over, and the players want to show good sportsmanship.
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- Respect for an opponent
Players may keep an opponent's shirt as a reminder of the match.
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11. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué selección podría participar como invitada sin ser de Sudamérica?
Copa América mainly brings together South American national teams. It has also invited guest teams from other regions.
- Brazil
- Uruguay
- Mexico
Piensa en dónde se ubica cada país.
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- Mexico
México está en América del Norte y ha participado en la Copa América como invitado.
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12. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué cambia para el club la próxima temporada?
A club earns promotion after a successful season in a lower division.
- It stays in the same division.
- It plays in a higher division.
- It plays in a lower division.
Una temporada exitosa le da al club la oportunidad de ascender.
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- It plays in a higher division.
El movimiento contrario, de una división superior a una inferior, se llama descenso.
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13. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Why is a penalty shootout needed?
In a knockout competition, a match is still tied after extra time. The teams then have a penalty shootout.
- Only one team can move to the next round.
- Both teams need points for the league table.
- The teams need to decide who starts the second half.
In a knockout competition, both teams cannot advance to the next round.
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- Only one team can move to the next round.
Shootout goals decide the winner, but they are not added to the match score.
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14. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Por qué el árbitro permite que continúe el juego?
A defender fouls an attacker. However, the attacking team keeps the ball and still has a clear chance to score. The referee does not stop play.
- Fouls are allowed outside the penalty area.
- A free kick can only be given after the ball leaves the field.
- The attacking team may benefit more from continuing.
Detener el partido podría hacer que se pierda una buena oportunidad de anotar.
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- The attacking team may benefit more from continuing.
Esto se llama ley de la ventaja. El árbitro aún puede mostrar una tarjeta amarilla la próxima vez que se detenga el juego.
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15. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What happens to this team?
In a cup round played over two matches, goals from both matches are added together to decide the winner. A team wins the first match 2–0 and loses the second 1–0.
- It is eliminated because it lost the second match.
- It advances with a total score of 2–1.
- It needs a shootout because each team won once.
Compare the total goals, not the number of matches won.
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- It advances with a total score of 2–1.
The combined result is called the aggregate score. Winning one match each does not always mean a tie.