Some teams win trophies. Some teams win the world's respect. Cape Verde became one of the most beautiful stories of this World Cup. A story that will be remembered long after the final score has been forgotten because they reminded us what belief in yourself can look like. A nation of just over half a million people walked onto football's biggest stage carrying very little expectation. They faced three former world champions. They drew with two of them. And when they met defe

For a last few days, something beautiful has been happening. People from different countries, languages, cultures and traditions have been gathering in the same streets. Some wrapped in their national flags. Some singing songs no one else understands. Some laughing & dancing with complete strangers. Some simply soaking in the atmosphere. Children kicking footballs in parks. Families taking photographs. Street musicians drawing small crowds. Cafés spilling onto sidewalks. Ever