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Palabras de futbol? :-D I just saw that Spain won the World Cup! Can anyone tell me the Spanish names for the positions and terms? Or, is there a good website that you know of? I know portero and pelota and tarjeta, but that's about it! Thanks, Lisa

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http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BAtbol
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ARQUERO: In football, the goalkeeper (ARQUERO) is the position that represents the last line of defense between the opponent's attack and the own goal. The main function of the player in this position is to directly defend the goal and prevent the opposite goal mark. The goalkeeper is the only player from the computer you are allowed to touch the ball with his hands or arms during play, provided it is within the defined area. Example: Iker Casillas CENTROCAMPISTA O VOLANTE: A midfielder (VOLANTE) is who plays in midfield on a soccer field. It is one of the most famous positions in this sport. Its functions are: to retrieve balls, moves towards creating and exploiting the offensive game. Example: Xavi Hernández, Xavi Alonso, Andrés Iniesta DEFENSA O ZAGUERO: The defender (DEFENSA) is a field player whose primary role is prevent the opponents mark goals. Example: Carles Puyol DELANTERO O ATACANTE: A forward or striker (DELANTERO) is a player on a football team that plays in attack position, the closest to the opponents' goal, and is therefore responsible for setting the main goals. This position as advanced and its limited defensive responsibilities, they conclude that the front mark many more goals than the rest of his teammates, and normally, these players are the best known and loved by the public. Example: David Villa, Fernando Torres I hope to answer your questions!!!!
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Well: Shoot: disparo, tiro Catch: atajada Dribble: regateo, gambeta

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