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Cape Verde's Underdog Triumph Against Messi
Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stage, is set to battle Argentina and Lionel Messi in a dream showdown that’s turned a tiny island’s underdog story into global legend. Captain Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes, a Shamrock Rovers star and Dublin favorite, is stepping onto the world’s biggest stage — even connecting live via FaceTime with his manager from the locker room. Back home in Crumlin, neighbors gathered under a projector screen to celebrate, calling Pico a true hero. His club fans understand he’ll miss their next match — but who could blame them? Pico’s younger…
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