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FIFA World Cup: New heroes, records enhanced quality of the game
Every edition of the FIFA World Cup has thrown up surprising new heroes and outstanding performances from teams that were considered underdogs. In every tournament, a few players arrived as unknowns and…
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FIFA WC: Spain ends Ronaldo’s World Cup journey with 1-0 win
Arlington: Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans…
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Messi’s Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 to reach World Cup last 16
Miami Gardens: Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday, July 3, and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island…
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Cape Verde reaches knockouts with draw against Saudi Arabia
Houston: Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following…
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Cape Verde get 1st goal of tournament, hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw
Miami Gardens: Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favourites Spain last week did it…
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Cape Verde secures 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut
Atlanta: Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cape Verde play one of…
