Chinese football governing body dismisses rumors about rejecting Cape Verde friendly invitation

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) on Tuesday dismissed online claims that it had turned down an invitation from the Cape ...

World Cup 2026: FIFA condemns racist abuse directed at IShowSpeed during Argentina-Cape Verde match

FIFA has released a statement condemning the racist abuse directed at streamer IShowSpeed during last week's Argentina-Cape ...
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Cape Verde’s unexpected World Cup run is a reminder of sport’s capacity to surprise

Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal was a remarkable World Cup moment Darrian Traynor/Getty Images MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The most accomplished football player in history raised his hands to his head and ...

Crowds Line Praia Streets To Cheer Cape Verde Football Players During Parade

Cape Verde's football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the ...

Cape Verde's Vozinha tries to 'focus on football' despite viral World Cup fame

When Cape Verde’s Vozinha woke up on Monday morning, 50,000 people followed him on Instagram. A few days after the ...

Soccer-Cape Verde's Lopes welcomed back to Ireland ahead of TV punditry spot

Ireland may not have qualified for the World Cup, but ⁠the country enthusiastically took Cape Verde to their hearts thanks ...
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FIFA WC: ‘I’ll forever be your biggest fan,’ Cape Verde star receives message

Cape Verde’s World Cup star Sidny Lopes Cabral, who scored a stunning goal from the edge of the box in extra time during ...

Soccer - Obrigado! Heroes' welcome for Cape Verde squad on return from World Cup

PRAIA, July 5 (Reuters) - Cape Verde's soccer squad were given a heroes' welcome by thousands of fans when they returned home ...