Club América

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/club-am-rica

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the club founding year?1916
2. What is the current ownership?Televisa, a mass media company, since 1959
3. When was Club América founded?Club América was founded in 1916 by students from two schools in Mexico City.
4. Where does Club América play its home games?They play at Estadio Azteca, a huge stadium in Mexico City that has hosted many famous matches.

Amateurism vs. Professionalism: The shift from unpaid sports participation to paid athletes and organized clubs with commercial interests.
Media Conglomerate: A large company that owns many different types of media businesses, like TV, radio, and publishing.
Continental Powerhouse: A team or club that is consistently among the best in its entire continent or region.