'Cape Verde won!' - Portugal star says Argentina result doesn't matter as World Cup minnows handed the moral victory
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Key Points:
- Portugal defender Semedo praised Cape Verde for their impressive World Cup performance, highlighting their quality and belief despite their loss to Argentina in extra time.
- Semedo's tribute to Cape Verde echoed sentiments from football legends like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry, and Lionel Messi, who were all impressed by the African nation's resilience and discipline.
- Focused on Portugal's upcoming round of 16 match against Spain, Semedo expressed his readiness to contribute in any capacity and emphasized the team's collective strength and depth.
- Semedo acknowledged the threat posed by Spain's teenage star Lamine Yamal but warned against focusing solely on him, noting Spain's overall squad depth and quality.
- The Portugal-Spain clash is described by Semedo as an "anticipated final," with the team determined to advance further in the competition through collective effort.
