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Heroes

Heroes

We asked stars from the Premier League a series of questions about football, culture and English. In this video, the players talk about their football heroes and heroes from outside football. What players do you think they will talk about? Ronaldo? Maldini? Zidane? Watch the video and find out!

Watch the video, and then complete the activities by clicking LEARN below and tell us what you think by clicking on TALK AND QUIZ.

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Activity 1: The Premier League players talked about some of their heroes both in and out of football. In this first activity, you have to match the players with what they said about their heroes.
Match the players to the things they said.

Activity 2: In this activity, you have to fill in the gaps in sentences using some of the vocabulary the players used in the video.
Fill in the gaps with the correct word.

Activity 3: In the video, Angel Rangel said, 'I think footballers should definitely be role models.' Here Angel used the word 'should', which we use to say if something is a good idea or 'shouldn't if something is a bad idea. In this activity, you have to match the sentences to 'should' or 'shouldn't'. Do you agree with what the sentences say?
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Fannysu
24/10/2024
UY
90
points

I don't think footballers should be role models. I believe every citizen of the world should give good examples to our society.
I have a lot of players who I admire,most of them belong to my domestic league.


Fannysu
24/10/2024 22:47
Uruguay
Manchester United
90

I don't think footballers should be role models. I believe every citizen of the world should give good examples to our society.
I have a lot of players who I admire,most of them belong to my domestic league.

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hsn
28/08/2022
TR
5555
points

My footballing hero is Harry Kane from my team.
My hero outside of football is Aziz Sancar is a Turkish molecular biologist who was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Footballer have to be role-models. Especially youth simulate their behaviour. So they have to be care of their life.
Let me share one of my dissapointment on this topic.There is a midfielder who also played in the premier league. He was one of my heros. Unfortunately in a thrilled maç he hit opponent's foot to wound him intentionally. All the dreams demolished-:)


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hsn
28/08/2022 16:50
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5555

My footballing hero is Harry Kane from my team.
My hero outside of football is Aziz Sancar is a Turkish molecular biologist who was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Footballer have to be role-models. Especially youth simulate their behaviour. So they have to be care of their life.
Let me share one of my dissapointment on this topic.There is a midfielder who also played in the premier league. He was one of my heros. Unfortunately in a thrilled maç he hit opponent's foot to wound him intentionally. All the dreams demolished-:)

gersi
16/06/2021
AL
41
points

o qenaaa


gersi
16/06/2021 11:56
Albania
Arsenal
41

o qenaaa

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Gabriel Amaral
06/04/2021
BR
1512
points

My footballing hero is Ronaldo "The Phenomenon".
I think they are exposed. More than ordinary people. And it brings some kind of responsability. But I don't think there's a human pattern that every single person should follow. Everybody must respect each other, know what is your space in society, try to leave healthy...and even if a footballer doesn't follow these models, we must be able to judge and decides if we want this for our lives or for other people's lives.
My hero outside football is another sports related: Ayrton Senna.


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Gabriel Amaral
06/04/2021 18:27
Brazil
Arsenal
1512

My footballing hero is Ronaldo "The Phenomenon".
I think they are exposed. More than ordinary people. And it brings some kind of responsability. But I don't think there's a human pattern that every single person should follow. Everybody must respect each other, know what is your space in society, try to leave healthy...and even if a footballer doesn't follow these models, we must be able to judge and decides if we want this for our lives or for other people's lives.
My hero outside football is another sports related: Ayrton Senna.

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julietthor
04/01/2021
MY
222
points

1. My footballing hero is Sir Bobby Charlton.

2. Yes, they should be role models because children can look up to them.

3. My heroes outside of football are AJ Styles (WWE wrestler) and Kevin Durant (NBA player - Brooklyn Nets)


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julietthor
04/01/2021 04:18
Malaysia
Chelsea
222

1. My footballing hero is Sir Bobby Charlton.

2. Yes, they should be role models because children can look up to them.

3. My heroes outside of football are AJ Styles (WWE wrestler) and Kevin Durant (NBA player - Brooklyn Nets)

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mobeckham
18/06/2020
TR
6536
points

My footballing heroes are Sir Alex Ferguson & David Beckham in the past and nowadays I admire Marcus Rashford & Bruno Fernandes.

Footballers should be role models because children at school look up to them and they like to follow their footsteps so they should be aware of their behaviour on & off the pitch.

Outside football my parents and aunts are my role models.


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mobeckham
18/06/2020 17:33
Turkey
Manchester United
6536

My footballing heroes are Sir Alex Ferguson & David Beckham in the past and nowadays I admire Marcus Rashford & Bruno Fernandes.

Footballers should be role models because children at school look up to them and they like to follow their footsteps so they should be aware of their behaviour on & off the pitch.

Outside football my parents and aunts are my role models.

Bachirlmaryoul
29/05/2020
DZ
11
points

Cristiano ronaldo
Yes of cours
Ronaldo


Bachirlmaryoul
29/05/2020 09:52
Algeria
Liverpool
11

Cristiano ronaldo
Yes of cours
Ronaldo

davilillons
30/07/2016
ES
951
points

- My footballer hero is Javi Moreno (when he played in Cordoba cf) because he was top scorer
- Yes ,I do. It is his duty because they are the example for a lot of children.
- My heroe outside of football is Nelson Mandela.


davilillons
30/07/2016 18:07
Spain
Arsenal
951

- My footballer hero is Javi Moreno (when he played in Cordoba cf) because he was top scorer
- Yes ,I do. It is his duty because they are the example for a lot of children.
- My heroe outside of football is Nelson Mandela.

englishman
24/06/2016
DZ
1734
points

all of them.


englishman
24/06/2016 14:59
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

all of them.

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haydi
31/05/2016
TN
3189
points

Yes, I strongly agree with the idea that footballers should be role models, because the majority of people who follow their news and personal lives are teens. This category of people is very sensitive and needs always a model to imitate him. This behavior manifests clearly in some acts like imitating hair style.


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haydi
31/05/2016 22:18
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

Yes, I strongly agree with the idea that footballers should be role models, because the majority of people who follow their news and personal lives are teens. This category of people is very sensitive and needs always a model to imitate him. This behavior manifests clearly in some acts like imitating hair style.

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haydi
31/05/2016
TN
3189
points

My footballing hero is Maradona. My heroes outside of football are some members of my family and the American actor Nicolas Cage.


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haydi
31/05/2016 22:08
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

My footballing hero is Maradona. My heroes outside of football are some members of my family and the American actor Nicolas Cage.

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kwesimanifest
20/05/2016
GH
4779
points

My football hero is Zidane. I think footballers should be role models.
My heroes outside football are Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, 1st president of Ghana.


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kwesimanifest
20/05/2016 16:14
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

My football hero is Zidane. I think footballers should be role models.
My heroes outside football are Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, 1st president of Ghana.

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assemjuve
15/03/2016
PS
3705
points

Yes i do.


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assemjuve
15/03/2016 17:47
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Yes i do.

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assemjuve
15/03/2016
PS
3705
points

Alessandro Del Piero


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assemjuve
15/03/2016 17:47
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Alessandro Del Piero

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Luz
08/03/2016
MX
21
points

My footballing hero is Thomas Muller and Gotze. <3
Yes
My mom. <3


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Luz
08/03/2016 02:35
Mexico
Chelsea
21

My footballing hero is Thomas Muller and Gotze. <3
Yes
My mom. <3

Lao2798
28/02/2016
MX
19
points

I think is Ronaldinho, because his charisma, his game is excellent player, is the best player in the world.
Yes, I do.
My parents, my brother because is the best school that I have.


Lao2798
28/02/2016 20:59
Mexico
Leicester City
19

I think is Ronaldinho, because his charisma, his game is excellent player, is the best player in the world.
Yes, I do.
My parents, my brother because is the best school that I have.

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Cryzz
25/02/2016
MX
11
points

its a good video and the form that they talk irs good and went up my selfesteem


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Cryzz
25/02/2016 18:52
Mexico
Manchester United
11

its a good video and the form that they talk irs good and went up my selfesteem

Katy2.0
25/02/2016
MX
13
points

My footballing hero is Ter Stegen, Barcelona goalkeeper, because he is a fighter. <3 :V


Katy2.0
25/02/2016 18:40
Mexico
Arsenal
13

My footballing hero is Ter Stegen, Barcelona goalkeeper, because he is a fighter. <3 :V

urielescalona
25/02/2016
MX
18
points

My hero is me because I don´t have to follow the steps of other people
I don´t know, well it´s ok to other people (Y)
MY HERO IS ME


urielescalona
25/02/2016 18:36
Mexico
Manchester United
18

My hero is me because I don´t have to follow the steps of other people
I don´t know, well it´s ok to other people (Y)
MY HERO IS ME

daniela7
25/02/2016
MX
15
points

Joe Hart is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League


daniela7
25/02/2016 18:31
Mexico
Chelsea
15

Joe Hart is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League

hector_yayo24
25/02/2016
MX
22
points

My footballing hero is Leonel Messi.
Yes, the footballers are persons that give all your effort
Mmm I don't know, maybe Michael Jordan


hector_yayo24
25/02/2016 16:34
Mexico
Manchester United
22

My footballing hero is Leonel Messi.
Yes, the footballers are persons that give all your effort
Mmm I don't know, maybe Michael Jordan

Jorge Magos
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

1.cristiano ronaldo
2.yes
3.my dad


Jorge Magos
25/02/2016 16:30
Mexico
Tottenham Hotspur
16

1.cristiano ronaldo
2.yes
3.my dad

jerry gutierrez
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

cristiano ranaldo
no because i don't admire.
my dad.


jerry gutierrez
25/02/2016 16:30
Mexico
Manchester City
16

cristiano ranaldo
no because i don't admire.
my dad.

Neto Aguilar
25/02/2016
MX
24
points

1.-My footballing hero is Messi
2.- Yes I think that footballers are a good example to follow
3.- My heroes outside of football are Freddie Mercury(composer),Alan Moore(writer),Stan Lee(writer)


Neto Aguilar
25/02/2016 16:11
Mexico
Chelsea
24

1.-My footballing hero is Messi
2.- Yes I think that footballers are a good example to follow
3.- My heroes outside of football are Freddie Mercury(composer),Alan Moore(writer),Stan Lee(writer)

AleMH
25/02/2016
MX
21
points

1.-I don't have one
2.- yes
3.-My parents


AleMH
25/02/2016 16:08
Mexico
Liverpool
21

1.-I don't have one
2.- yes
3.-My parents

oroztico
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

I think is Choronta Restrepo a football player colombian who had an excelent performance 2002/2003.
Indeed the palyers become in a role models because de football is a world passion, the most of people always is thinking, talking or watching football.
I think my parent are my heroes.


oroztico
25/02/2016 16:07
Mexico
Chelsea
16

I think is Choronta Restrepo a football player colombian who had an excelent performance 2002/2003.
Indeed the palyers become in a role models because de football is a world passion, the most of people always is thinking, talking or watching football.
I think my parent are my heroes.

Alvinla
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

I think maybe the interviews need to be completes and no whit spaces


Alvinla
25/02/2016 16:03
Mexico
Chelsea
16

I think maybe the interviews need to be completes and no whit spaces

Roguca
24/02/2016
MX
7
points

the foot ball is a good sport when is practices with good intenshons


Roguca
24/02/2016 15:04
Mexico
Swansea City
7

the foot ball is a good sport when is practices with good intenshons

Adriancareaga
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

This is a good practice for learn english.


Adriancareaga
24/02/2016 14:59
Mexico
Chelsea
19

This is a good practice for learn english.

lili3im5
24/02/2016
MX
13
points

my hero is Leonel Messi of Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of real madrid
I think don't role model
my heroes outside of football they are my father and my mother


lili3im5
24/02/2016 14:43
Mexico
Chelsea
13

my hero is Leonel Messi of Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of real madrid
I think don't role model
my heroes outside of football they are my father and my mother

Liah_gm12
24/02/2016
MX
15
points

I don't have it.
Not at all, maybe only in the part of exercises.
My parents ♥


Liah_gm12
24/02/2016 14:42
Mexico
Newcastle United
15

I don't have it.
Not at all, maybe only in the part of exercises.
My parents ♥

Dinochaurio
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

My hero in the football is Zlatan
Indeed the palyers become in a role models because de football is a world passion
My hero in my life is my parents


Dinochaurio
24/02/2016 14:30
Mexico
Chelsea
19

My hero in the football is Zlatan
Indeed the palyers become in a role models because de football is a world passion
My hero in my life is my parents

JA_Daniel
24/02/2016
MX
16
points

Is Cristiano Ronaldo, because he intensely plays all the time, he Works hard for this. Everybody should be role models for people around yourselves.


JA_Daniel
24/02/2016 14:08
Mexico
Manchester United
16

Is Cristiano Ronaldo, because he intensely plays all the time, he Works hard for this. Everybody should be role models for people around yourselves.

lukicha12
26/11/2015
GE
60
points

My football hero is Ronaldo (fenomeno). one of the reasons why I love him is that he is a very great person too. I think its neccesary that footballers should be role models because a lot of people do things like they do it so footballers should give their fans a good example. My heroes outside of football ar my parents of course because i know that whenever I need support they will with me


lukicha12
26/11/2015 23:42
Georgia
Manchester United
60

My football hero is Ronaldo (fenomeno). one of the reasons why I love him is that he is a very great person too. I think its neccesary that footballers should be role models because a lot of people do things like they do it so footballers should give their fans a good example. My heroes outside of football ar my parents of course because i know that whenever I need support they will with me

nikosonris
30/11/2015
UA
2453
points

I have recently watched the movie about him and learnt some interesting facts from his life. I have to give credits to him.


nikosonris
30/11/2015 14:20
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

I have recently watched the movie about him and learnt some interesting facts from his life. I have to give credits to him.

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elghoul
26/11/2015
DZ
3988
points

Mustapha Zitouni is my role model hero. This member of the French squad who left his team in 1958 just months before the World Cup when the FLN appealed to him to boycott.He is my favourit player also because he was elegant and effective with a rare personality
Footballers have to be role models.
Outside football I admire Baudelaire.


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elghoul
26/11/2015 10:23
Algeria
Manchester City
3988

Mustapha Zitouni is my role model hero. This member of the French squad who left his team in 1958 just months before the World Cup when the FLN appealed to him to boycott.He is my favourit player also because he was elegant and effective with a rare personality
Footballers have to be role models.
Outside football I admire Baudelaire.

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aragorn1986
23/11/2015
ME
3557
points

Outside of football I have full respect for all persons who help people in need, fight against poverty and corruption, raise their children to become good men and believe in better tomorrow. They are my heroes.


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aragorn1986
23/11/2015 21:44
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

Outside of football I have full respect for all persons who help people in need, fight against poverty and corruption, raise their children to become good men and believe in better tomorrow. They are my heroes.

nikosonris
16/11/2015
UA
2453
points

My national footballing hero is Valeriy Lobanovskyi, who was an excellent footballer and even better football coach.


nikosonris
16/11/2015 12:09
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

My national footballing hero is Valeriy Lobanovskyi, who was an excellent footballer and even better football coach.

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MUGEMANYI
14/11/2015
RW
2320
points

My football hero is Jimmy Gatete,Rwandan striker
Footballers can be good role models


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MUGEMANYI
14/11/2015 15:06
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

My football hero is Jimmy Gatete,Rwandan striker
Footballers can be good role models

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aragorn1986
01/11/2015
ME
3557
points

My footballing hero is definitely Thierry Henry. Yes, sure.


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aragorn1986
01/11/2015 18:54
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

My footballing hero is definitely Thierry Henry. Yes, sure.

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MUGEMANYI
26/11/2015
RW
2320
points

Good


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MUGEMANYI
26/11/2015 10:36
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

Good

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almirpereira
23/10/2015
BR
1339
points

VRY WELL


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almirpereira
23/10/2015 03:40
Brazil
Chelsea
1339

VRY WELL

Abdallah
27/09/2015
KW
1814
points

My football heroes are maldini and Zola
I think they should be role models because they are being watched all the time by their fans and media
Mohamed Ali and mike Tyson


Abdallah
27/09/2015 13:44
Kuwait
Chelsea
1814

My football heroes are maldini and Zola
I think they should be role models because they are being watched all the time by their fans and media
Mohamed Ali and mike Tyson

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Mina sobhy
25/08/2015
EG
0
points

I think the role model person have to establish charity organizations at lest in his country . Someone like Messi and Christiano Ronaldo helping to solve the poverty problems .. on the other hand i respect Sir Magdi Yacoub he is Egyptian cardiothoracic surgeon he established more than charity organization in UK and Egypt


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Mina sobhy
25/08/2015 15:06
Egypt
Manchester City
0

I think the role model person have to establish charity organizations at lest in his country . Someone like Messi and Christiano Ronaldo helping to solve the poverty problems .. on the other hand i respect Sir Magdi Yacoub he is Egyptian cardiothoracic surgeon he established more than charity organization in UK and Egypt

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Rich
25/08/2015
ES
594
points

Thanks for your comment Mina sobhy. I think you're right, it's great when people can use there fame or fortune to help with poverty and other problems. I think Magdi Yacoub is a great role model for all young doctors or medical students. Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


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Rich
25/08/2015 15:22
Spain
Liverpool
594

Thanks for your comment Mina sobhy. I think you're right, it's great when people can use there fame or fortune to help with poverty and other problems. I think Magdi Yacoub is a great role model for all young doctors or medical students. Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

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Mina sobhy
27/08/2015
EG
0
points

Yes, Rich i totally agree with you :)


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Mina sobhy
27/08/2015 02:30
Egypt
Manchester City
0

Yes, Rich i totally agree with you :)

joan
26/03/2015
ES
0
points

Hello Rich,
In my opinion, Joe Hart is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League


joan
26/03/2015 16:24
Spain
Liverpool
0

Hello Rich,
In my opinion, Joe Hart is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League

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piyomaru93
20/03/2015
PE
25
points

My footballing hero is Emre Belozoglu. Yes, footballers should be role models because everybody knows them and their job. My mother and my father are my heroes outside of football


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piyomaru93
20/03/2015 08:59
Peru
Newcastle United
25

My footballing hero is Emre Belozoglu. Yes, footballers should be role models because everybody knows them and their job. My mother and my father are my heroes outside of football

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Rich
20/03/2015
ES
594
points

Hi piyomaru93, I remember Emre playing for Newcastle a few years ago, but I mostly remember him for helping Turkey to the World Cup semi-final in Japan and Korea. A great player.


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Rich
20/03/2015 09:26
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi piyomaru93, I remember Emre playing for Newcastle a few years ago, but I mostly remember him for helping Turkey to the World Cup semi-final in Japan and Korea. A great player.

joan
19/03/2015
ES
0
points

My footballing hero is Ter Stegen, Barcelona goalkeeper, because he is a fighter.


joan
19/03/2015 16:53
Spain
Liverpool
0

My footballing hero is Ter Stegen, Barcelona goalkeeper, because he is a fighter.

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To admire

to respect someone for what they do

An inspiration

a person or thing that makes you want to be better

To look up to

to respect and admire someone

To be impressed by something

to feel respect or admiration about something someone does

To be there for someone

to be available if someone wants to speak to you or needs your help

A role model

a person that you admire and try to copy

Humble

someone who shows that they are not as important as other people

 

 

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