章 652: A Surprisingly Self-Destructive England

The Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow was fully packed with fans brimming with anticipation. They were all waiting to witness the historic World Cup semi-final game between England and Ivory Coast.

On one side stood the English team, a formidable array of talent donned in their pristine white jerseys. Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker, Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson, Kieran Trippier, Jesse Lingard, Ashley Young, Raheem Sterling, and the highly clinical Harry Kane, among other talents, were ready to take on the challenge ahead. 

Meanwhile, on the opposite side, the Ivorian players, clad in their striking orange kits, were equally prepared. Among them were Eric Bailly, Zachary Bemba, Wilfried Zaha, and Nicolas Pépé, all poised and ready for the World Cup semi-final battle.