Famous French People © by Robert Shepherd Vocabulary & pronunciation study by Laurent Dufour© Words are explained alongside the text Stressed syllables are underlined and in bold*

This is Robert Shepherd on EnglishWaves and it’s time to explore the life of a famous French person. This time we’re going to focus on an ex-footballer who to attend (vb.) to regularly go to holds the record for most goals scored in a single World Cup finals. He is Just Fontaine. to spot (vb.) to detect

Although he is a Frenchman, the man nicknamed “Justo” to team up with (phrasal vb.) to was born in Marrakech on 18th August 1933 before moving join with another person in order to , where he attended Lycée Lyautey. to do something together Fontaine started out as an amateur, playing for USM side (n.) one of two or more Casablanca from 1950-1953. However, it wasn’t long until contesting teams Nice spotted his potential and brought him to . Fontaine scored 44 goals in three seasons. nil (n.) nothing, used especially in In 1956, Fontaine transferred to , teaming the scoring of certain games up with in the process. Kopa left to join Spanish giants Real in 1958, but Fontaine went on still (conj.) and yet, even so to score an incredible 165 goals in 200 matches in . He also won the league title in 1958 and 1960. In 1959, eye-catching (adj.) striking, attracting attention Fontaine led his Stade de Reims side to the European Cup Final against Real Madrid, but they lost 2-nil. Still, Fontaine hat-trick (n.) three goals scored by was the season’s top scorer with 10 goals. the same player in a soccer match His appearances for the national team were even more eye-catching. On his debut in December 1953, Fontaine to smash (vb.) to defeat netted a hat-trick as France smashed 8-nil. completely He scored a staggering 30 goals in 21 matches for the national team over seven years. staggering (adj.) amazing, breathtaking Yet Fontaine is best remembered for his performances in the 1958 World Cup finals in . He scored 13 goals in just six matches – a record which still stands today. Four to stand (stood-stood) (vb.) to goals came against defending champions West Germany. remain in effect, unchanged Needless to say Fontaine took home the Golden Boot. needless to say (exp.) what is Despite his incredible achievements, Fontaine played his about to be said is clear and obvious last match in July 1962 at the age of 28. Whilst most players hit their peak around that time, Fontaine was forced to Golden Boot (n.) association retire early because of a recurring injury. He briefly football award presented each season to the leading goalscorer managed the French national team in 1967, but was replaced after two defeats in two friendly matches. As coach achievement (n.) something successfully accomplished of the Morocco national team, he led the Atlas Lions to third place in the 1980 African Cup of Nations. In 2004, Fontaine peak (n.) most important point was named one of the 125 greatest living footballers by to retire (vb.) to withdraw from a Brazilian great, Pelé. job or career As of the last World Cup in 2014, Fontaine has scored the injury (n.) physical damage fourth most goals by any player in the World Cup finals as of (prep.) starting from overall. He is 82-years-old. Stay tuned to EnglishWaves

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record , transfer (nouns) / record , transfer (verbs)