MESSI'S STATUE

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/lionel-messi-statue-destroyed-vandals-buenos-aires-fc-barcelona-a7519386.html

SUMMARY

The bronze figure, standing among other dedications to Argentine sports stars on the city's Paseo de la Gloria, was only erected in June last year, but has now been broken in half by vandals.

This vandal act was triggered by the announcement of the withdrawal of Messi with the selection.

This was not the first time that a statue on the Paseo de la Gloria was vandalised – previously, someone stole a tennis racket from a statue of Gabriela Sabatini on the same street.

But it was only because of his anger over the bad results, since later rectified that he would never leave the selection

MY OPINION

I believe that there should not be these acts, since it is only sport and it does not have to join with the violence.

NEW WORDS

withdrawal: retirada

http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=withdraw

triggered: desencadenar 

http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=trigger

 

GLOBAL ISSUE NEWS

IOWA CONGRESSMAN CRITIZED FOR RACIALLY CHARGED COMMENTS

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/us-congressman-supports-anti-immigration-dutch-politician-46088250

Democrats and some Republicans criticized a veteran congressman for a racist expression.

Saying America can't restore ''our civilization with somebody else's babies'' and warning of a liberal effort to destroy Western civilization through immigration.

"We need to get our birth rates up or Europe will be entirely transformed within a half a century or a little more," King said.

''Understands that culture and demographics are our destiny. We can't restore our civilization with somebody else's babies."

King said his comments aren't focused on race, but after his statements he is contradicting.

In defending his remarks, King wants to see Americans "bonded together.

Iowa Republicans they disagreed with King.

MY OPINION

I think people like this should not exist, because they only make society dirty. If you have a little knowledge, you know that most people who live on a site are immigrants.

Donald Trump is an IMMIGRANT, the real Amreicans are the American Indians, fo example the Cherokee.

TED TALK: THE BEAUTY AND DIVERSITY OF MUSLIM LIFE

Bassam Tariq, talks about the beauty and diversity of Muslims. Has three importants projects that will make Muslims and non-Muslims change. Being a part of his community, he knows how welcoming this space was, but this space was being documented as a lifeless and cold monolith.

His friend and he had an idea and decided to break the fast in 30 mosques from different states. what emerged was a beautiful and complicated portrait of America. The media coverage forced local journalist to revisit their Muslim communities, but the most exciting was seeing people from around the world being inspired to take their own 30-mosque journey.

The second project was to make a film in Pakistán. The movie is called ''THES BIRDS WALK'', and it is about wayward street kids who are struggling to find some semblance of family.

The third project was, inexperienced, open a halal meat shop called HONEST CHOPS. Because the majority of Halal meat in America doesn't rise to the standard that Islam faith calls for.

He and her friends, we're reclaiming halal by sourcing organic, humanely raised animals and by making it accessible and affordable to working-class families. This shop its not only for muslims, the 90% of clients are non-muslims.

I think that it is a great iniciative that has made and will continue to change the view of Islam of many people around the world.

MY HOBBIES

As I said before I am a fan of all sports, but especially football. Sport is fundamental for me.
Leaving aside football, I also like a lot more sports like Basketball, MMA, Formula 1, Moto GP, Tennis..
I my free time I practice sport or I watch it on television. I always look a lot at the premier league as they are very interesting matches. In MMA I see all the battles that plays Badr Hari and Abu Azaitar.
In Tennis, I'am very follower of Rafa Nadal. Also I like Murray, Federer and Djokovic.
In formula 1 I follow Fernando Alonso, although he is not going through a good moment.
In Motogp the best is Marc Márquez. In basketball, I just watch some NBA games.

MOROCCO

Morroco, my home country. I love my country because I have a lot of my family there.

Marrakech

I travel to Morocco twice a year, for summer and for Christmas. But now I only go on Christmas as I work summers.
We usualy travel by car. Are 1013 km from Figueres to Tarifa. When we arrive to Tarifa we take a boat that takes between 35-40 min to arrive to Tangier, my city.
Tangier is a tourist city and where is seems that you are not on the African continent. The beaches are very pretty. Has coast with the Mediterranean Sea and with the Atlantic Ocean. The beaches of the Atlantic Ocean are very dangerous and many people die.
Other cities that I liked a lot are Chaouen, Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech...
The people are very pleasant. I have many friends who have visited my beloved country and they loved it for their culture, their diversity...
One of the most important things for me is not forget where I come from. From MOROCCO.

Moroccan thé

Chaouen, ''the blue city''

RIYAD MAHREZ

Riyad Karim Mahrez was born 21 February 1991 in France. Is a professional footballer who plays with Leicester City in the Premier League (England) and also with Algeria National Team as a midfielder. 
Is a revelation player, two years ago nobody knew him and now he is one of the best in the world.
The same case happens with his teammate Jamie Vardy and N'Golo Kanté.

In the 2015-16 season he was the Algerian Footballer of the Year, the Player of the Year, and was a member of the Premier League Team of the Year as he helped Leicester City win his first Premier League.

WITH 91 YEARS OLD COMPETES A MARATHON

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/91-year-old-breaks-2-records-san-diego-marathon-n119981

SUMMARY

At 91 years old, Harriette Thompson has become the oldest woman to complete the Southern California race. 
That made her the second oldest marathon runner in U.S history.
With a time of 7 hours, 7 minutes and 42 seconds, she also broke the U.S record for the fastest marathon run in the 90-94 age group.  The most shocking thing still is that she is a cancer survivor.
There are almost insurmountable numbers for a person of that age.
The previous record was held by a 90 years old runner who ran a marathon in 9:53:08

MY OPINION

I think that it is an example for all the society and that we must learn from these actions.

TYPOLOGY TEST

This is the result of the test about my personality.

QUIZ MAKER

According to this test, my style is Sporty. 

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=whats-your-personal-fashion-style

THE FIRST WIN OF ANDORRA

http://www.the42.ie/worst-international-football-andorra-san-marino-3253734-Feb2017/

SUMMARY

Two of the worst teams in international football went head to head, Andorra vs San Marino.
San Marino is ranked 202 and Andorra 203 in the FIFA rankings with a total of 209 combined.
The match ended with a score of 2-0, giving to Andorra their first win since October 2004.
They also ended their run of 86 games without win. San Marino is still in search of his first victory.

MY OPINION

These teams are formed by players who exercise a profession outside the football field and only play football for leisure.
It is normal not win against teams where there are world-class players like Iniesta, Ronaldo, Messi...

Andorra players celebrating the first goal of the match

REFUGEES

DESRIPTION OF A PERSON

His name is Josep, Pep for his friends. He is sixteen years old, and he is from Spain.
He is student and this year is doing first of baccalaurate in Figueres,
He loves football and he plays in a youth team. He is very follower of Real Madrid. He is a very important person for me.
Is a tall man with blue eyes and straight black hair. He has a very fair skin.
He's got broad shoulders and is well built. He has a small forehead and a small nose.
About his personality, he's a very good person and I love him very much.
I appreciate a lot because he is always in the most difficult moments. He is a very demanding person and he always wants to be the best.

WHY IS A DEATH A TABOO IN WESTERN CULTURE?

Everyone wonders why death is a taboo, and almost nobody knows the answer. The word death is not very pleasant. You avoid talking about this topic.
One of the reasons is the fear of dying, we related directly with our death.
Everyone knows that we will not live forever. We don't know if tomorrow we will make up. Personally I'm not afraid. Another issue is religion and society. The majority of people in our society don't believe in any religion, this makes that they don't believe in anything after death.
To conclude, I think that we have to take a leap forward, and begin to lose our fear.