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Good afternoon to everyone.
Welcome to 'Sports Special', the programme dedicated to all sports and all sports fans.
I'm Eric Brown.
In the studio with me is John Forbes, our sports expert.
Well John... what are you talking about this afternoon?
Football.
Great! My favourite sport!
It's not only your favourite sport, Eric!
Millions of people love football!
Of course! It's a fantastic game, the best in the world!
Well... maybe... but remember Eric... football isn't only about fame, success and money.
Oh... a lot of money!

Professional footballers earn millions of euros.
That's true! But football is also about hard work... fitness training, stretching and jogging almost every day!
Really? How often do professional players train?
They go jogging every day at 8 in the morning and then they work out in the gym.
Ah!... So much exercise!
And that's not all!
Really? What do you mean?
Well, they also practise football 3-4 times a week with the team!
And... Where do they train?

They usually do fitness training at the football ground.
First they do stretching, then they practise shooting.
Is the coach with them during the training?
Yes, of course! The coach is very important for the team.
He shows the players good techniques for passing, dribbling and heading and he decides who plays in the matches.
How many matches are there in a football championship?
30, more or less.
You know, football championships take place in the winter, usually from September until June.
And when do they play matches?
At weekends, but the big clubs also play during the week for the European Cups.

Championships, European Cups, training... footballers are very busy!
Yes they are! The only time they rest is in the summer.
Well... holidays only in the summer, but what about fun?
For example... can the players have a beer after a match?
Of course Eric... especially if they win!
A beer is a perfect way to celebrate a victory!
Well, a footballer's training routine is very hard, but it's very rewarding too!
Ok, thanks to our expert John Forbes!
And goodbye to all football fans and sports lovers!
See you again soon for a new edition of 'Sports Special'!