Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

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Tens of thousands of Cape Verdean supporters welcomed their national football team home at the airport in the capital city, Praia, on Sunday. The team, known as the Blue Sharks, was celebrated for their historic run at the World Cup, where they were eliminated after a match against Argentina. Fans created a carnival atmosphere with drumming, dancing, and flag-waving to show their gratitude. Goalkeeper Vozinha expressed the team's joy in celebrating with their people, acknowledging their desire for a bigger achievement but emphasizing the enjoyment of the moment. Supporters highlighted the team's representation of the World Cup's second-smallest nation and their competitive performances against larger teams, marking their first-ever tournament appearance.

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Cape Verde was the World Cup's second-smallest nation and had never played in the tournament before.

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Goalkeeper Vozinha expressed that it was a great moment to be with their people and to celebrate.

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Cape Verde's football team was knocked out of the World Cup after a match against Argentina.

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Thousands of supporters welcomed Cape Verde's football team home after their World Cup run.

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The team held their own against strong opponents like Spain and Uruguay.

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Cape Verde's football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue Sharks flew into the capital city, Praia, on Sunday, having been knocked out of the tournament after a thrilling match against reigning champions Argentina.Jubilant fans transformed the airport's grounds into a carnival of sorts, banging drums, dancing, chanting and waving the national flag.Goalkeeper Vozinha, who drew global attention with his performances, told the BBC: "It is a very great moment for us to be here with our people.Michel Mvondo/BBCThe airport grounds turned into a sea of blue on Sunday"We wanted something bigger but we didn't go to the next stage. Now we just enjoy the moment and celebrate with our people," said Vozinha, real name Josimar José Évora Dias, while wearing a white T-shirt emblazoned with his country's name.One supporter told the BBC she attended the homecoming in order to show her gratitude to the Blue Sharks, who represented the World Cup's second-smallest nation and had never played in the tournament before, yet held their own against giants like Spain and Uruguay.Michel Mvondo/BBCPico Lopes, 33, played a starring role in Cape Verde's World Cup matches

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