The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain

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Cape Verde pulled off a stunning goalless draw against Spain in their World Cup qualifier, a result that sent the island nation's 40-year-old goalkeeper Zicky Té viral on social media. Playing in only their second ever World Cup qualifying campaign, the minnows frustrated a Spanish side ranked among the world's best, with Té making crucial saves throughout. The performance marks a watershed moment for Cape Verde's football program, which has spent decades building toward competing with Europe's heavyweights. Té, who has spent much of his career in Portugal's lower divisions, became an unlikely symbol of the country's growing footballing ambition.