Seoul, South Korea — The tension dey build as FC Barcelona prepare to clash with FC Seoul for their second match on Thursday at 8pm KST. E no dey just be ordinary game; this one na reunion for former Manchester United boys, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard, wey don come back together again on opposite sides. Hmm, wetin we go call am? Rivalry or friendship? (Lol, na football, my guy!)
Rashford go wear Barça jersey for the second time as he continue to settle down for the Catalan side. This match go bring back memories for both players, as dem don dey collaborate since dem meet for Manchester United academy and enjoy seven seasons together.
From 2015 to 2022, dem boys run am together well, winning four big trophies. Na dem carry FA Cup home in 2016, League Cup in 2017, Community Shield in 2016, and no forget di Europa League in 2017. Dem even help England reach semi-finals for 2018 World Cup! Talk about teamwork, right? (If only dem fit carry that synergy come for this match!)
This reunion no go dey simple. Rashford dey 27 while Lingard don clock 32, and both go show off everything wey dem learn since dem part ways. Rashford go dey for Barça, while Lingard don join the Koreans from February. Na wah, football fit scatter friendship o!
But make we no forget Barça activities as dem prepare with serious training under di backdrop of Goyang Stadium. Coach Hansi Flick dey run things smooth as Eric Garcia don return from muscle injury, ready to showcase game wey go paint fans with joy.
One way or another, fans no dey missing action as dem gather plenty to watch dem ah! Fans dey capture autographs like dem no fit take am anywhere. Plenty smiles and excitement dey show everywhere as Barça dey adjust after the first match of di Asian tour.
With everything dey unfold, expect sharp moves as Rashford meet Lingard for pitch on Thursday. Will gratitude dey for friendship, or competition dey hot? Dey say rivalry go always spice things up, but at the end, dem both fit chill together after di game. For now, let the game begin!
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