Diego Maradona

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.

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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 position did Diego Maradona play on the soccer field?He played as a playmaker in the classic number 10 spot, using his vision, passing, and dribbling to help his team.
2. Why is the "Hand of God" goal famous?The "Hand of God" goal was famous because Maradona used his hand to score during a 1986 World Cup match against England, a move that was not penalized.

Playmaker: A central attacking midfielder whose primary role is to create scoring opportunities for teammates through passing and vision.
Dribbling: The skill of advancing with the ball under close control, using short touches to evade opponents.
Transfer Fee: The monetary sum paid by one football club to another for the registration of a player.
FIFA World Cup: The quadrennial international football championship contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).