The national team's call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect.

June 13 : When Roberto Lopes was originally contacted by the Cape Verdean football association on LinkedIn, he did what many people do with unsolicited messages on the…

Zagueiro recebeu uma convocação inesperada pela rede social, acreditou que se tratava de spam e quase perdeu a chance de defender Cabo Verde no Mundial.

Roberto Lopes, conhecido como Pico, recebeu o primeiro contato da comissão técnica cabo-verdiana ainda em 2019

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain.

Cape Verde has just shocked the soccer world.

Cabo Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup 2026 debut, led by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha. Here's what it means for crypto in sports.

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Dublin-born Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes was scouted for Cape Verde via LinkedIn. Now he's playing at the 2026 World Cup against Spain.

The African minnows Cape Verde, on their World Cup debut, claimed a famous point as they held the favourites Spain to a 0-0 draw

World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun European champions Spain with a 0-0 draw in their opening Group H match. Read about the shock result.

After the final whistle, the Cape Verde players celebrated wildly, clinching one of the greatest results in their nation's football history. | Football News

Shamrock Rovers centre back part of a brilliant defensive performance on a memorable occasion in Atlanta

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde pulled off a stunning goalless draw against former champions Spain, making history for their country and their 40-year-old goalie.

ATLANTA (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain.An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha…

World Cup debutant Cape Verde held European champion Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw, earning the nation's first-ever point on football's biggest stage.

Capo Verde ferma la Spagna e fa la storia ai Mondiali anche grazie a Pico Lopes, giocatore scovato e convocato grazie a Linkedin

Roberto Lopes was recruited to Cape Verde's national football team through a LinkedIn message he initially ignored as spam, then started their first-ever

Cape Verde fans saw their side hold out against European champions Spain. They explain what it meant to them

Pride and joy dominated the streets of Cape Verde on Monday as the country celebrated a stunning World Cup debut, after its national football team shut out heavily favoured Spain…

Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut as 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha earned man of the match, sparking crypto fan token