Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
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Notable Quotes
"It is a very great moment for us to be here with our people."
— Vozinha , Athlete
"We showed that we may be a small country but we can play against the best teams in the world."
— Pedro Leitão Brito , Athlete
Key People
Cape Verde coach who expressed pride in his team's performance during the World Cup.
Pico Lopes is a professional footballer who plays in defense for Cape Verde.
Ryan Mendes is a football player who played for Cape Verde in their World Cup debut.
Vozinha is a standout player known for their performance in football.
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Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
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