Ahead of the much-anticipated England vs Colombia clash, Jesse Lingard emphasized that the Three Lions must keep raising their game. “We’re playing exciting football and showcasing the talent of England’s younger generation. I want this to continue,” he said. Lingard expressed full confidence in his teammates, many of whom are young and relatively inexperienced. For some, this will be one of the biggest matches of their careers. Despite the controversy sparked when Gareth Southgate benched several starters in the final group match—a narrow 0-1 loss to Belgium—the England manager remained unfazed. He acknowledged that the

Due to a one-hour delay on Demba Ba’s flight, tracking apps had already notified fans in advance of the expected late arrival. At 6:20 PM, Demba Ba finally stepped off the plane, where he was warmly welcomed by Zhu Junwei, the club’s executive deputy, who presented him with flowers and a club scarf. Roughly an hour after landing, Demba Ba appeared before his excited supporters, who greeted him with cheers and songs. After meeting with the devoted Shenhua fans who had been waiting for hours, he boarded the club’s official vehicle and headed straight to