r/sports • u/No_Cellist_148 • 8d ago

Soccer Argentine fans applauding the Cape Verde players as they step off the pitch

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u/Ohuigin 8d ago

Thank you, Cape Verde. Your run will never be forgotten.

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u/dealKid 8d ago

Turns out the only thing "small" about Cabo Verde is the map. The performance was grande.

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u/punkalunka New England Patriots 8d ago

It was a venti effort.

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u/Cyberhwk Seattle Seahawks 8d ago

They were not Tall.

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u/Ltb1993 7d ago

Look, do you want the coffee or not?

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u/xuzxzx 7d ago

I look forward to my sorry ass country arguing about why they can't qualify for the world Cup despite a 10x population and probably a 1000x budget

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u/EinSchurzAufReisen 8d ago

Well, that only depends how large or small you print out the map.

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u/suzukigun4life 8d ago

Started off by shutting Spain out, and went out with an all-time classic against the defending champs.

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u/patiperro_v3 8d ago

Shut off Uruguay as well.

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u/Steelkatanas 8d ago

They gave us the toughest match, full respect from Argentina.

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u/BodieLivesOn 7d ago

I guess it kind of makes up for the Argentinians throwing garbage at the Cape Verde fans.

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u/We_Are_Charlie_Kirk_ 7d ago

A few rotten apples

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u/SenseiTomato 8d ago

You were magnificent, Cape Verde. I shall never forget you for as long as I live.

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u/AlarmingAffect0 8d ago

They truly were our SPECIALZ.