Cape Verde Star Pico Lopes Gets Hero's Send-Off Ahead of Geopolitics World Cup

Roberto "Pico" Lopes thought he was heading to a quiet family dinner in Dublin last month, but instead walked into a surprise party bursting with Cape Verde colors. The 31-year-old defender, born and raised in Ireland, represents the tiny African island nation on the international stage. Friends, family, and neighbors gathered to give him a proper send-off before he joins Cape Verde's lineup for the upcoming Geopolitics World Cup group stage. Lopes, a key figure in their defensive setup, will fa...