Pep Guardiola on Cape Verde scoring against Argentina in their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match:
🗣️ “This is why the FIFA World Cup is the most beautiful competition in football. A country with a population of roughly 500,000 has just scored against one of the greatest football nations in history on the biggest stage of them all.
Deroy Duarte's goal is worth far more than just an equaliser. It's a moment that every child in Cape Verde will grow up watching. It tells an entire generation that dreams don't depend on the size of your country they depend on the size of your belief.
People always talk about Argentina's stars, but tonight the football world stopped to applaud Cape Verde. They played without fear, with courage and with pride, and they created a moment that their nation will remember forever.
This is the magic of football. It doesn't care about population, history or reputation. It rewards courage. For one unforgettable moment, Cape Verde made millions around the world believe that anything is possible.
No matter how this match ends, Deroy Duarte's goal has already become one of the most emotional moments of this World Cup. Some goals win matches... others win the hearts of the entire football world.”
This guy has won the World Cup, he’s beaten France in an all-timer final. He’s won two Copa Americas in a continent where they play their games on 2x and kick the shit out of you.
Yet, Cape Verde is the number 1 team that has shaken him. I mean, shout to Cape Verde once again.
No African team has reached the World Cup round of 16 more times than Morocco.
No African team has reached the World Cup quarter-finals more times than Morocco.
No African team has reached the World Cup semi-finals more times than Morocco.
They keep setting the standard 👏
🎙️ Reporter: “Vozinha, right after the game you went up to Lionel Messi. What did you two talked about?” 🚨
🗣️ Vozinha: “I walked up to him and before I could even get a word out, he pulled me in for a hug 🤗 and said, ‘Great job. You’re an amazing keeper. Your country must be so proud of you.’ 🙌🇨🇻
Hearing that from Leo meant the world to me ❤️🐐.
I told him, ‘Thank you Leo, you’re the GOAT.’ 😄 Then I asked if I could swap shirts with him 👕, and he just smiled and said, ‘Yeah, for sure. I’ll give it to you down in the tunnel.’
Stuff like that you’ll never forget, it stays with you for life ✨🇦🇷”
🚨 Brentford are currently leading the race to sign Celtic and Japan forward Daizen Maeda.
Everton, Fulham and Nottingham Forest are all showing interest with Celtic looking for a transfer fee between £15M and £20M.
(Source: @Chosun)