After all the controversy, the matches are underway and the fans are partying at the World Cup.
But with FIFA and the organizing committee still making new announcements about what is and isn’t allowed at the tournament, are supporters managing to keep up with changes?
Vocabulary:
• TO ALLOW
To give permission, or to not prevent something from happening.
• GETTING TO GRIP WITH
To begin to understand or deal with (something, such as a problem).
• PITCH
An area painted with lines for playing particular sports, especially football.
• ARMBAND
A piece of material that a person wears around their arm as a sign of something.
• THREATENED
In danger, or likely to stop existing.
• INVOLVED
Part of an activity or event.
• TONE DOWN
To make something less forceful or offensive, usually a piece of writing or a speech.
• TO SPREAD
To cover or reach a wider or increasing area.
Source: BBC News