Cape Verde’s magical ride ended Friday in the Round of 32, with the Blue Sharks falling to Lionel Messi and defending World Cup champion Argentina — as most expected. Final score: Champions 3, Cinderellas 2, in extra time — as probably very few expected.

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) on Tuesday dismissed online claims that it had turned down an invitation from the Cape Verde Football Federation (FCF) for an international friendly, saying no formal match proposal has been received from the latter.

Ryan Mendes, the captain for Cape Verde’s national soccer team, is under investigation by police in New Zealand over allegations he raped a woman in March. Mendes, Cape Verde’s all-time leading scorer,

PRIDE is perhaps the word that best defines Cape Verde’s participation in the FIFA World Cup, reaching the Round of 32 right in its tournament debut.And the Cape Verde national team’s return home

The tournament's breakout team has turned the world's attention to a tiny Atlantic nation. It has introduced millions to Cape Verde, an island nation whose beaches, volcanoes and culture have long flown under the radar.