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Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup Round of 32: Cape Verde’s “Blue Sharks” head into Friday’s Miami clash with defending champions Argentina after an unbeaten group run that made them the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage. Coach Bubista says the team will be “brave and bold” and insists the plan is for Argentina as a whole, not just Lionel Messi. Argentina warning: Lionel Scaloni echoed that respect, saying Cape Verde’s success “is no accident” and that margins are tiny in sudden-death football. Off-field storm: Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is accused of rape and is under investigation by New Zealand police; FIFA officials reportedly cut off reporters asking about the allegation at a Miami press event. Match context: Argentina’s Messi shared training glimpses ahead of the tie, while Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha urged national unity ahead of the historic match. Other knockout results: Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach the last 16, and Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in VAR drama to set up a Spain showdown.
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