[ad_1] Anthony Devlin / Getty Images English fans gather in a London bar to attend the eighth round of the World Cup against Colombia on July 3rd. <img src = "https://static.lakana.com/npg-global-us-east-1/photo/2018/07/04/England%20fans%20watching%20World%20Cup%20match%20against%3 20Colombia.jpg_12228715_ver1.0_640_360.jpg "alt =" Anthony Devlin / Getty Images Fans of England gather in a London bar to attend the match of the 16th World Cup Day against Colombia on 3 July [2029008] (CNN) - Their vuvuzelas echo in the skyscrapers of South London on a sweet evening that evokes more a summer in Bogotá than in the British capital. This is what passes when a city stops to watch the World Cup. In Elephant and Castle, a not-so-quiet district of London on Tuesday, a sea of yellow shirts in a small Colombian restaurant - La Bodeguita - was nervously watching. 0 to England in a last 16 World Cup match The last minutes have put 70,000 Colombians to live in the UK, the majority of these South Americans residing in London When Yerry Mina came home, the last minute Colombian equalizer and ocean of yellow jerseys broke, most of 39; between them gathered at La Bodeguita Colombian shirts overlooking the surrounding streets - Elephant and Castle is known "" It's amazing, I feel such a sense of national pride, "said Hugo at 38 years old at CNN Sport. "It does not matter if I'm in London today, I still feel Colombian." Close to the Lost Rivers pub in Castle Square, hundreds of other Colombians were lining up just to try and get in. It's a special moment for Colombia and Colombian football, "said Juan, 21." As a Colombian living in London, playing against England is even more special. .. and I think we will win. They do not have it. After 30 minutes of nerve overtime, the penalty shootout was decisive, Jordan Pickford making a superb save from Carlos Bacca, before Eric Dier scored the decisive goal. Quiet Streets, Noisy Pubs Earlier in the day on Tuesday, the streets around Soho, teeming with shoppers and tourists, were strangely quiet. The only fans of England were the desperate fans to find a pub empty enough to let them in ] "Sorry, we are full", was the answer more than a few were greeted with . They disappeared, hoping to find another bar in time for the kick off. In East London, at the trendy Flat Iron Square bar, the fans were well oiled before the game started. When Harry Kane scored the goal By opening the penalty spot goal, the sky was suddenly more alcohol. Elsewhere, Religious Figures and Kingship Wanted in England "I beg you with all my heart to regain your composure!" Tweeted John Sentamu, Archbishop of York. "Sad l 39; Referee did not go to the Review Zone (VAR) But please threaten with your Ball! Let justice prevail! " Prince William, tweeting the Kensington Palace account, wrote:" I could not be more proud of England - a win in a shootout! " " You have won your place in the last eight of the World Cup and you should know that the whole country is right behind you for Saturday! Come to England! W " " It comes home " Since the beginning of the World Cup, there are three words on all lips of English fans:" He comes home. " At the time of the memes and satirical videos is often tinged with a hint of sarcasm, but it remains an underlying belief that this team from England is different from its recent predecessors The phrase comes from the official slogan of the 1996 Euro "Football Comes Home", in reference to the modern game invented in England, and was popularized by the single "Three Lions" - written by the comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner - who was published the same year. Gareth Southgate, the coach from England, who played 57 times for his country, breathed life into the world. 39; national team and his style and approach, both on the field and off, have earned him much applause The turgid football that has upset England in recent years is over his stars to express themse It does not hurt that half of the Team plays his club Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool, three of the most exciting teams in the English Premier League. [19659009SouthgatediscoversonthefutureofpoliticalfeatureswithmediasassociatedwithGreatBrusselstreatmentfromRussiaonSalaburypoisoningintheimpactofbubbyitsoftheteam Southgate spoke proudly of how its young team is reflecting today's society. "It's one of the most important things for me if we manage to do it," Southgate said. says ITV. "We are lucky to have something bigger than ourselves." "We are a team with our diversity and our youth that represents modern England.In England, we spent some time questioning ourselves about what is modern identity. "I think that as a team we represent this modern identity and hope that people will be able to communicate with us." "I mean, look at us, wherever you are go tonight, that's London, you do not have a more diverse place in the country, "said Gary, fan of England, who was watching the game on Carnaby Street in the center of London "Wherever you go, we are all standing together. Football brings people together." Set up a darts game "Players Vs. Press "The traveling English media may seem like an insignificant exercise, but that's part of Southgate's efforts to improve the relationship between the national team and the media. " He handled the media very well, he reduced expectations, "said Kieran, a England striker also watching the match at Soho." He's doing a good job. " " The press has been catastrophic (over the years), either it accelerates or it teams up. England team. It is one or the other, they can not make up their minds. "They have all sensationalized, I do not really read the newspapers, they build us to overthrow, they push us easier (second place behind Belgium) and then he was criticized for playing a team B! "" You support the country or you are not, "adds his friend Matthew. New England is certainly palpable in the streets, where fans feel that something big could be to the horizon. However, for a country that has won only three World Cup matches in 28 years - including Tuesday's match against Colombia. England and a first World Cup semifinal since 1990. "It was more enjoyable because we played well," adds Kieran. "The last World Cup or Euros, they played badly and you did not like to watch them. "19659009" It's the youngest team we've had in a while, there's less pressure on them. If they arrive in the semifinals, I will be happy. " Although people are trying not to let their emotions take over, they can not help saying those words, I think we can take him home," says Gary. that we can. " [ad_2] Source link
