PRAIA, July 5 : Cape Verde's soccer squad were given a heroes' welcome by thousands of fans when they returned home on Sunday after a fairytale run at the World Cup that ended in a 3-2 defeat by Argentina in the round of 32.Hundreds of flag-waving fans were waiting at the airport to greet the players when the

Cape Verde took three-time world champions Argentina to the wire before losing a thrilling last-32 clash at the World Cup on Friday (Jul 3).

Cape Verde are an example for other small nations to follow, said defender Pico Lopes, after the islanders came close to pulling off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup…

Argentina will move on to a quarter-final against Egypt after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde, but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation

Cape Verde's spirited performance against Argentina in the World Cup earns widespread admiration from Nigerians and football fans despite their exit.

Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks' World Cup…

Despite a narrow loss to Argentina, Cape Verdeans celebrate their heroic World Cup journey, feeling a sense of victory against the world champions.

After an epic last-32 contest in Miami where Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the brink, the reigning world champions snatched a 3-2 win to move on, and the rank outsiders' journey…

Relative unknowns coming into their World Cup debut, Cape Verde leaves after pushing reigning champion Argentina to the limit.

In a devastatingly close loss, the home-grown hero turned World Cup player is cheered on by his childhood neighbours

Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks' World Cup…

Tiny island nation's colossal performance against reigning world champions leaves supporters feeling incredibly proud.

Rotterdam is home to 25,000 Cape Verdeans and 1,600 of them gathered in a beer garden to watch an unforgettable game against Argentina

Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale ends in a dramatic 3-2 loss to Argentina, but fans in Praia celebrate a historic run and a performance full of pride.

Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup debut ended with a 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina, but goalkeeper Vozinha and the Blue Sharks earned global admiration after a historic…

MIAMI, July 4 : Cape Verde's sensational debut World Cup campaign ended on Friday but not until they had taken world champions Argentina down to the wire and become the…

Cape Verde’s World Cup team walked into its Miami hotel after getting eliminated from the tournament, almost in disbelief at the scene in the lobby.

Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World…

Cape Verde's national football team receives a heroes' welcome after their historic World Cup run, captivating fans and cementing their nation's status.

Thousands of ecstatic fans escorted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks through the streets of Praia Sunday for a celebratory parade following their slender defeat to Argentina in one of the…

Cape Verde is celebrating a sports-filled weekend