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Playing Football with Friends

Joc fotbal cu prietenii

Imi place mult sa joc fotbal, mai ales in weekend. Sambata dimineata ma trezesc devreme, mananc un mic dejun usor si imi pregatesc echipamentul. Pun in geanta tricoul, sortul, sosetele si sticla cu apa. La teren ma intalnesc cu prietenii mei. Noi nu suntem profesionisti, dar jucam cu entuziasm si cu bucurie. Inainte de meci facem incalzire. Alergam usor, ne intindem picioarele si vorbim despre echipele noastre preferate. Apoi impartim terenul, alegem capitanul si stabilim regulile. Eu joc de obicei fundas, pentru ca imi place sa opresc mingea si sa ajut portarul. Cand reusesc un tackle bun, colegii ma felicita. Daca primesc o pasa lunga, ridic privirea si trimit mingea in fata la atacant. Uneori driblez, dar incerc sa fiu simplu si corect. Pentru mine fotbalul inseamna miscare, prietenie si respect. Dupa meci stam pe banca si bem apa. Radem, povestim faze amuzante si planuim urmatorul joc. Seara ma simt obosit, dar fericit. Corpul este solicitat, insa mintea este relaxata. Abia astept sa joc din nou duminica viitoare. Port mereu adidasi comozi, pentru ca vreau sa alerg fara durere si sa evit accidentarile. Dupa dus, mananc bine si dorm linistit.

English Translation

I really like to play football, especially on the weekend. On Saturday morning I wake up early, eat a light breakfast, and prepare my equipment. I put in the bag the shirt, the shorts, the socks, and the bottle of water. At the field I meet my friends. We are not professionals, but we play with enthusiasm and joy. Before the match we warm up. We run lightly, stretch our legs, and talk about our favorite teams. Then we divide the field, choose the captain, and set the rules. I usually play as a defender because I like to stop the ball and help the goalkeeper. When I manage a good tackle, my teammates congratulate me. If I receive a long pass, I look up and send the ball forward to the striker. Sometimes I dribble, but I try to be simple and fair. For me, football means movement, friendship, and respect. After the match we sit on the bench and drink water. We laugh, tell funny moments, and plan the next game. In the evening I feel tired, but happy. The body is strained, but the mind is relaxed. I can hardly wait to play again next Sunday. I always wear comfortable sneakers because I want to run without pain and avoid injuries. After a shower, I eat well and sleep peacefully.