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Hélio Varela

Cape Verdean footballer

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  • Jun 22

    World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun Uruguay with historic first goal in 2-2 draw, while Egypt ends 92-year wait for victory

    Cape Verde, a nation of half a million, scored its first ever World Cup goal and held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami, while Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for its first tournament win since 1934.

  • Jun 22

    Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, Spain cruises past Saudi Arabia, Belgium frustrated by Iran in World Cup group stage

    World Cup debutant Cape Verde followed its goalless draw with Spain by holding Uruguay 2-2 in Miami, while Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and ten-man Belgium was held 0-0 by Iran.

  • Jun 22

    Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw, keep World Cup knockout dream alive

    World Cup debutants Cape Verde followed their goalless draw with Spain by fighting back to earn a 2-2 result against Uruguay in Miami, leaving both sides on two points in Group H and the Blue Sharks daring to target the round of 32.

  • Jun 22

    Cape Verde draws 2-2 with Uruguay after defensive blunder to stay in World Cup hunt

    World Cup debutants Cape Verde earned a second straight point, drawing 2-2 with Uruguay after a goalkeeping error gifted substitute Helio Varela an equaliser.

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