China’s online community gets behind Cabo Verde as they hold off second ex-World Cup winner (opens in new tab)

Chinese social media were rooting for Cabo Verde after the African nation drew 2-2 with Uruguay on Sunday to stay unbeaten in two matches at the Fifa World Cup, and potentially within reach of qualifying for the knockout stage on their debut in the biggest football tournament in the world. A Kevin Pina free kick gave Cabo Verde their first-ever World Cup goal, as well as the lead at the Hard Rock Stadium. His team then conceded two goals to go behind 2-1 before midfielder Hélio Varela...