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The Kinshasa Hangover: England’s Identity Crisis Against the Leopards

By Sofia Laurent · 6 min read

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The air in the stadium didn't just feel hot; it felt heavy, like a wet wool blanket draped over the shoulders of every man in a white shirt.

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DR Congo, the 'Leopards' who have long been underestimated by the European footballing elite, didn't just show up to participate.

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To understand why this match felt so catastrophic, you have to look at the historical baggage.

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The DR Congo squad is no longer a collection of domestic players unknown to the world.

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The match itself was a slow-motion car crash for the favorites.

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England tried to respond.

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