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UNCOVERED: Roberto lopes | History Defined

Cape Verde star’s dream summer continues with Champions League qualification heroics

Defender's fairytale goes on after starring for the Blue Sharks at the World Cup

FourFourTwo · Jul 16

The legend of Cape Verde: How an island of half a million built the best team at the World Cup

Roberto Lopes almost deleted the LinkedIn message. Instead, he anchored a defense that stonewalled Spain and pushed Argentina to extra time.

Fortune · Jul 16

How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi faces FIFA World Cup 2026 upstarts

Here's how to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the Blue Sharks aim to shock the holders.

TechRadar · Jul 3

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'Treated Like a Normal Human': Lionel Messi Smiles Through Miami Airport Pat-Down in Viral World Cup Video

Lionel Messi's light-hearted airport security check in Miami went viral ahead of Argentina's World Cup match against Cape Verde, highlighting the human side of football's biggest stars.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Cape Verde's Roberto Lopes was working at a bank when he was recruited on LinkedIn to play soccer—he thought it was spam, now he's at the World Cup

Roberto Lopes was working at a bank when a cold message changed his life. Seven years later, he's helping Cape Verde make World Cup history.

Fortune · Jun 20

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following skyrockets after Spain heroics

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha has gained over seven million followers on social media since his heroics kept out Spain.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

Spain stunned as debutants Cape Verde earn battling point in World Cup shock

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The reigning European champions stumbled to a goalless draw in Atlanta

The Independent UK · Jun 15

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How to watch Spain vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as World Cup favorites begin their tournament, team news

Lamine Yamal starts on the bench for Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cape Verde. Here's how to watch the Group H fixture for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar · Jun 15

Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Spain host Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15 in their Group H opener. Our pick: Spain win and over 3.5 goals against a side making its World Cup debut.

Sports Lens · Jun 11

Cape Verde World Cup squad 2026: Bubista's squad for the Blue Sharks' World Cup debut

The Cape Verde World Cup 2026 squad have made history as the nation's first ever to qualify for the tournament

FourFourTwo · Dec 4, 2025

Roberto Lopes savours week to remember after reaching World Cup with Cape Verde

The defender will celebrate his 34th birthday during next summer’s tournament.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes: the Irish Cape Verde international whose bizarre call-up led to World Cup glory

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes played his part in helping African nation Cape Verde qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup, and then produced a stunning upset vs Spain

FourFourTwo · Oct 14, 2025

Marc Guiu shines again as Chelsea complete perfect Conference League group stage

Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers: The 18-year-old Guiu grabbed a hat-trick in a demoliton of the Irish side

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Marc Guiu hat-trick helps Chelsea power on in Europe with Shamrock rout

The Blues claimed a 5-1 win at Stamford Bridge.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

Roberto Lopes: ‘It feels like I’m representing Ireland as well as Cape Verde’

The Shamrock Rovers centre-back is looking forward to testing himself against Mo Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations

Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

With AFCON qualification in the bag, Roberto Lopes turns his attention to league and Euro glory

Roberto Lopes has achieved back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualification with Cape Verde - and now he wants even more success on the club stage.

Irish Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

Bohs 2-2 Shamrock Rovers: Clarke completes stunning comeback

Bohs 2-2 Shamrock Rovers

Irish Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Shamrock Rovers finding momentum as they coast past UCD

They endured a pedestrian start to the season but Shamrock Rovers recorded their third win of the season last night to move into third place in the Premier Division table

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Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

Rebrand is a great job but we must retain some of our personality

Mirror Sport columnist and League of Ireland legend Stuart Byrne has the final word

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

Shamrock Rovers run the rule over Polish goalkeeper

But the Hoops have been dealt a blow with a three-game ban dished out to Roberto Lopes after his red card in Sligo

Irish Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

Shamrock Rovers decide against Roberto Lopes red card appeal

The Hoops defender was sent off in Saturday's 1-1 draw in Sligo but Rovers won't trigger the new appeals process

Irish Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

Sligo Rovers 1-1 Shamrock Rovers: Bit O'Red score dramatic late equaliser

Graham Burke opened the scoring but there was a dramatic late equaliser from Sligo

Irish Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

Rovers' Euro campaign concludes in defeat as Hoops left to rue barren run in front of goal

Stephen Bradley's side played a positive brand of football in Stockholm but came unstuck in front of goal once again

Irish Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

'Djurgardens would be a great scalp to get' - Roberto Lopes

Shamrock Rovers are in Sweden for their final group stage game tomorrow evening

Irish Mirror · Oct 30, 2022

Rory Gaffney the match-winner on night of celebration for Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght

Gaffney's 38th minute strike separated the sides.

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