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Express yourself!
Every week we ask you a different question. Hear what people in London say, then join the conversation!
快来加入我们的讨论！
每周一个话题，听听伦敦人怎么说。你的看法又是什么呢？
What are your first football memories? 你对足球最初的记忆是什么？
Football is very popular worldwide
The BBC asked some footballers for their early football memories.
Matthew Booth of South Africa and Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria both remember the 1990 World Cup 世界杯 in Italy, when Cameroon's Roger Milla did a special dance when he scored a goal 进球。
Did you know...?
- Fact
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Most goalkeepers dive to the left or the right, to save a goal. However research shows they would be better off standing still in the middle!
- Language tip
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The phrase 'play it safe' comes from football, and it means to be cautious.
- Cultural tip
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The British are fascinated by footballers' wives and girlfriends (Wags) and their clothes and lifestyles. There's even a TV drama series called 'Footballers' Wives'.
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