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Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
United Kingdom⚽ Sports8 hr. ago

Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

Cape Verde's national football team, known as the Blue Sharks, returned home to Praia after a remarkable World Cup campaign that included a dramatic draw against reigning champions Argentina. The team, ranked 67th globally, achieved historic results by drawing with top-tier nations like Spain and Uruguay. Their emotional homecoming coincided with Cape Verde's 51st anniversary of independence from Portugal. Supporters celebrated enthusiastically at the airport, chanting, dancing, and waving the national flag. Players like goalkeeper Vozinha and defender Pico Lopes became heroes, with fans expressing pride in their performance despite the team being eliminated in the round of 16.

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Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

Cape Verde's national football team, known as the Blue Sharks, returned home to Praia after a remarkable World Cup campaign that included a dramatic draw against reigning champions Argentina. The team, ranked 67th globally, achieved historic results by drawing with top-tier nations like Spain and Uruguay. Their emotional homecoming coincided with Cape Verde's 51st anniversary of independence from Portugal. Supporters celebrated enthusiastically at the airport, chanting, dancing, and waving the national flag. Players like goalkeeper Vozinha and defender Pico Lopes became heroes, with fans expressing pride in their performance despite the team being eliminated in the round of 16.

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