2 teenage boys meet on holiday in Italy Characters – Andy and Ciro A - Hello, are you Ciro, the manager’s son? C - Yes, I am A - The receptionist told me to speak to you about taking part in the 5-aside football competition C - That’s right I’m organising the event A - Oh fantastic I’m here on holiday with my parents and so far I haven’t done anything or been anywhere because all they want to is sit by the pool and read books C - What’s your name? A - Andy C - Nice to meet you, Andy How old are you? A - I’m 16 And you? C - 17 next week Have you ever played 5-aside before? A - Yes, I have played ordinary football since I was years old and a-side football for about years I really enjoy a-side, it’s a much faster game, I think C - I agree Do you mind which position you play? A - No, as long as I can play I’m happy C - Have you met any of the other teenage boys staying in the hotel? A - I’ve spoken to one or two by the pool Like me they are here with their parents who have come to chill out and nothing and they are bored too C - Have you brought any kit to play football, shorts, boots and the like A - Oh yes Since I’ve been playing football I’ve always taken my boots with me on holiday, just in case, plus, I packed several pairs of shorts and t-shirts in my suitcase C - Excellent Have you ever been to Italy before? A - No, I haven’t I’ve only ever been to France My grandparents have a holiday home in The Dordogne C - That sounds lovely How many times a year you go to France A - So far I’ve been times The place is very beautiful, it’s in the country but there’s nothing to at night C - I imagine your parents think it’s great A - Oh yes My mother has been visiting the same place since she was a young girl and she never gets bored of it My father has just decided to buy a house there too so we can spend even more boring holidays there It sucks! C - Next year you’re 17 maybe they will let you have a holiday with your friends A - Money is the problem I have an allowance but it’s not much so I work in the local supermarket at weekends to earn a little extra I like going out with my mates too, so I’ve always spent everything in a couple of days I’ve never been good at saving money C - I’m the same My father has had me working here for the last years because he can keep an eye on me and he can pay me less than the other staff It does have its perks I get to play football all the time A - Who you support? I’m a Manchester United fan C - Juventus, they have been my favourite team since I was years old A - Good team but Man United are better………