In this post on the language of football, we explain the meaning of ‘Super Cup’, which is a competition played between the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League.
Football Language: UEFA
This short football language post explains the meaning of ‘UEFA’.
2013-14 Listening Report: The Super Cup – Facts and Statistics
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This listening report is a shortened version of the regular weekly podcast. In this report we feature the European Super Cup.
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…when football was born
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Sao Paolo champions of Brazil
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Fairly happy with the away point at Upton Park at the weekend despite the missed penalty from former star and current Hammer hate-figure, Jermaine Defoe in the last minute. Juande Ramos’ high pressure game is starting to bear fruit and with Berbatov playing in the hole we looked a good side.