Cape Verde head coach Bubista said a showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi will be the “match of our lives” but said they will not fear the defending World Cup champions in Friday’s round-of- 32 clash. The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people has progressed to the knockout stages in tits first-ever World Cup […]
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Argentina Lionel Scaloni coach warns his team that Cape Verde success ‘no accident’
Cape Verde’s stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is “no accident” said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his team about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks in their round-of-32 clash. Led by the brilliance of Lionel Messi’s six goals in three games, the defending champions cruised through the group stage […]
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George Altirs’ Wide World of Soccer
We all remember when soccer first enchanted us and where it brought us childhood joy. For George Altirs it was in Mejdlaya.
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‘Fired up’ Spain ready to hit back, says De la Fuente
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his players have been stung by the criticism that followed a shock 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but will put that right against Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The European champions arrived in North America as one of the favorites for the tournament. But with Lamine Yamal only able […]