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The Guardiansports7 days ago
Cape Verde Football Team Returns Home After First World Cup Appearance
Thousands of fans welcomed Cape Verde's national football team in the capital Praia after the squad's debut World Cup campaign ended with a narrow loss to Argentina. The return marked the first time the island nation had qualified for the tournament.
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bbc.co.uksports8 days ago
Cape Verde Team Returns Home After Extra-Time Loss to Argentina in World Cup Round of 32
Cape Verde's national football team returned to Praia on Sunday to a massive airport reception after losing 3-2 to Argentina in extra time. The Blue Sharks had reached the round of 32 in their first World Cup appearance.
business61 days ago
Rider Overcomes Crash and Wrong Turn to Win Giro d'Italia Stage
A rider from the breakaway crashed with 12km remaining and took a wrong turn with 2km to go but still won stage five of the Giro d'Italia in a two-man sprint. The stage covered 203km from Praia a Mare to Potenza with 4,100m of climbing in rainy conditions. The new overall leader…
BBC Newsworld62 days ago
Jose Mourinho in Talks to Return as Real Madrid Head Coach
The 63-year-old Portuguese coach is the only candidate Real Madrid are currently talking to as they prepare to replace Alvaro Arbeloa. Mourinho returns 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu, where he previously won three major trophies. Benfica's final match of the seaso…
oneindia.comworld68 days ago
Three Passengers Die from Hantavirus Contracted in Argentina on MV Hondius Expedition Cruise
Three passengers have died from hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius, with the ship anchored off Praia, Cape Verde, on May 6. The virus was contracted by a Dutch couple during a bird-watching tour in Argentina in mid-March. Three additional patients were evacuated to the Netherlands…
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gizmodo.compolitics70 days ago
Three Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Off Cape Verde
The MV Hondius, a Netherlands-based expedition vessel, is anchored near Praia, Cape Verde, after three passengers died from symptoms of hantavirus, a rodent-borne virus. Authorities blocked docking to protect public health, while medics prepare to evacuate two ill individuals. Ne…
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