World Cup ruminations
RTÉ’s coverage, refereeing the final, and the famous photo of Messi and baby Yamal
Cape Verde
Pico Lopes to receive civic reception for his ‘remarkable achievements in football’
Shamrock Rovers captain and Cabo Verde international ‘looking forward’ to thanking everyone for support during World Cup
‘I never thought I’d share the same pitch, and give him a shove’: Pico’s Messi ‘dream’
Family, friends and fans at Dublin Airport for the homecoming of Shamrock Rovers star Lopes
Pico’s mother ‘couldn’t be more proud’, says Cape Verde ‘made Argentina look very average’
Atmosphere in Crumlin was ‘almost reminiscent’ of Italia ‘90, says Judy Lopes
World Cup 2026: Pico Lopes gives Ireland a World Cup by proxy as Cape Verde capture hearts
Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the brink, while Pico Lopes’s remarkable journey kept supporters awake through the night in Dublin
At 1.45am Crumlin time, Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes gets a standing ovation
In a devastatingly close loss, the home-grown hero turned World Cup player is cheered on by his childhood neighbours
‘Now the flag is everywhere’: how World Cup success has changed life in Cape Verde
The Blue Sharks will become the smallest-ever nation to play a World Cup knockout match when they face Argentina on Friday
‘Nothing fazes him’: Pico Lopes’s childhood coach backs Cape Verde to beat Argentina
‘Nothing fazes him’: Pico Lopes’s childhood coach backs Cape Verde to beat Argentina
Judy Lopes says her son Pico will ‘relish’ World Cup showdown against Lionel Messi
She was back in Dublin preparing for work on Monday after witnessing son’s heroics in Texas
Who is playing in the World Cup knock-out stages and when?
Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes will have the chance for one of the greatest giant-killings of all time when his side play Lionel Messi’s Argentina
Stranger things have happened than the prospect of Messi vs Pico Lopes – but not many
For many League of Ireland fans, this is our Italia 90 moment - our summer party, our time in the sun
Relief as Cameroon open long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations in style
Hosts beat Burkina Faso in opening match of tournament that was delayed for 2½ years
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