Something’s are meant to happen and this is the story of Roberto Carlos Lopes nicknamed ‘Pico’.

The world is searching and reading about Cape Verde, the players and the journey. Each of these players and the nation itself which got independence in 1975 have a great story to tell.

For now, it is Robert Lopes ‘Pico’, the boy who picked up the football flyer in his school living his dream playing the football World Cup. Continue reading Started with a football flyer from a local club , fast forward to a Linkedin message to playing in World Cup 2026 : The incredible journey of footballer Roberto Lopes ‘Pico’ from Dublin, Ireland to Cape Verde