Miami, July 4 -- Following a hard-fought match, it was all respect, love and admiration between defending champions Argentina and FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, who bowed out of the tournament with heads held high despite defeat.

When fans worldwide switched their devices on, many would have anticipated Lionel Messi's magic to outclass a valiant Cabo Verde, resulting in a rather easy win. But Cabo Verde and their goalie Vozinha almost spoiled the party of a billion hearts beating for Messi, producing numerous saves despite Messi opening the scoring in 29th minute and Cabo Verde producing an equaliser in the 59th minute. While Argentina got the lead thanks to Lisardo Martinez in the 92nd minute, a Sidney Lopes strike in the 103rd mi...