#广场预测世界杯赢40000U Cape Verde's president predicts team will beat Argentina 1-0, says will give Messi a Cape Verde jersey with his name and number 10 as a sign of respect

On July 4, Beijing time, defending champions Argentina will face World Cup debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 16 of this year's World Cup.
Before the match, Cape Verde President José Maria Neves publicly predicted in a media interview that Cape Verde would defeat defending champions Argentina 1-0. "I think Cape Verde can beat Argentina 1-0. We step onto the pitch to win," Neves said. "We will give it our all to win. When expectations for a team are low, and that team is hungry for victory, anything is possible. Small countries like Cape Verde should strive to do this—constantly surprising people. The Cape Verde team has 100% confidence and 100% hope, and they will give their all. Therefore, we have a 100% chance of beating Argentina. We are participating in this World Cup to write our own destiny, which is to face the champions."
Speaking about the possibility of defeat, Cape Verde's President Neves said, "Regardless of the result, we will leave the World Cup with our heads held high, feeling that our mission is accomplished."
Additionally, Neves publicly expressed his respect for Argentine player Lionel Messi, confirming that before the match, he would present Messi with a customized Cape Verde national team jersey bearing Messi's name and number 10, stating that it is an honor for Cape Verde to compete against the world's best player.
Neves said: "We will present him with a Cape Verde national team jersey with his name and number, as a tribute to the greatest football player in the world. Messi is a great idol, deeply respected in Cape Verde. For many Cape Verdeans, he is one of the greatest players in the world, representing excellence and perfection. It is a great honor for us to face Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team."
Cape Verde, an African island nation, is participating in the World Cup for the first time in its history this year. However, this debutant team's performance has surprised the world. In the group stage, they showed great resilience, holding traditional powerhouses Spain and Uruguay to draws. After drawing with Saudi Arabia in the final group match, they recorded three draws in three games, finishing second in the group and successfully advancing to the knockout stage.