Cape Verde have Pico Lopes in their ranks as they eye an almighty World Cup shock against Argentina and Lionel Messi - but they'll have the backing of Shamrock Rovers
Cape Verde have support of Shamrock Rovers as they change plans to watch Lionel Messi clash
Cape Verde have Pico Lopes in their ranks as they eye an almighty World Cup shock against Argentina and Lionel Messi - but they'll have the backing of Shamrock Rovers
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Jeremy Cross Chief Sports Writer
15:28, 02 Jul 2026
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