Football as a Cultural Phenomenon in IranCEFR A1
25 May 2025
Adapted from Reza Talebi, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Hadi Yazdi Aznaveh, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Football is not just a game.
- It is important for memory and identity.
- Antonio Salazar was a leader in Portugal.
- He used football as a tool for control.
- Some people see football as low culture.
- Others study football deeply.
Difficult words
- important — having great value or significance.
- memory — the ability to remember things.
- identity — who someone is or what makes them unique.
- leader — a person who guides or directs others.
- tool — an object used to help do something.
- culture — the beliefs and practices of a group.
- control — to have power over something or someone.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think football is seen as important for identity?
- How does football affect people's memories?
- What do you think about using football for control?
- Should football be considered culture? Why or why not?
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