Pepe thanks Portugal fans after premature World Cup exit

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Alex Mott·3 July 2018

Pepe thanks Portugal fans after premature World Cup exit

Portugal defender Pepe has thanked fans despite their World Cup exit at the hands of Uruguay last weekend.

The Seleção were sent packing after they went down 2-1 to an Edinson Cavani double in Sochi.

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But the veteran centra-back, who played in every one of their games in the tournament, has thanks supporters after they welcomed back to Lisbon.

Guardo este abraço e tudo aquilo que ele representa no meu coração . Com ele guardo também todo o vosso apoio. O meu muito obrigado a cada um de vocês, que sempre estão aí. Hoje e sempre , Somos Portugal ! pic.twitter.com/f6W9GScAH0
– Monday, 2 July 2018

“I keep this hug and everything that it represents in my heart,” the tweet read.

“With him I also keep all your support. My many thanks to each of you, who are always there. Today and always, we are Portugal!

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