Sport: Verde

Lionel Messi's post-match media interview was gatecrashed by Cape Verde players keen to capture pictures with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner following Argentina's 3-2 extra-time victory in the World Cup round of 32.

A Cape Verde squad member, one of seven players born in Rotterdam, is approaching this World Cup campaign with measured determination as the team prepares to face Argentina and Lionel Messi.