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Pico Lopes’ World Cup story comes full circle with LinkedIn visit
League of Ireland
The Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde star’s story of his international call-up generated global headlines.
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Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley responds to Pico Lopes interest from Brazilian giants
League of Ireland
Sao Paulo are looking to sign the Shamrock Rovers defender whose World Cup exploits with Cape Verde made him a global name.
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Jude Bellingham made his feelings clear on Lionel Messi
FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham are set to face off in the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England
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‘I nearly fell off my chair!’ - England legend’s World Cup verdict ahead of semi-final
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Lionel Messi and Argentina stand between England and a first World Cup final appearance in 60 years.
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‘He’s told the Messi one a few times already’ - Pico Lopes is all set for Shamrock Rovers return
League of Ireland
Tales of his World Cup heroics are keeping Pico Lopes’ Shamrock Rovers teammates entertained ahead of their Champions League tie.
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Stephen Bradley issues updates on Pico Lopes and Tunmise Sobowale loan situation
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers are aiming to overturn a two-goal deficit in the second leg of their Champions League tie with Maltese side Floriana.
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Ex-Manchester City man gives defender-eye view of facing Norway star Erling Haaland
FIFA World Cup
England’s World Cup hopes hinge on how they cope with the unique attacking threat of Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
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Pico Lopes is back on World Cup duty just days after Argentina defeat
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The Shamrock Rovers defender faced Lionel Messi’s world champions after finishing second in a group with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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Pico Lopes details Lionel Messi exchange during Argentina v Cape Verde
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The Dubliner exchanged words with Lionel Messi during the World Cup last 32 clash
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Pico Lopes fights back tears in emotional interview after Cape Verde exit World Cup
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The Dubliner was at the heart of a Cape Verde team that suffered a heartbreaking extra-time defeat to reigning champions Argentina in Miami on Friday
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From a Spanish masterclass to words with Lionel Messi - Pico Lopes' World Cup in pictures
FIFA World Cup
The Shamrock Rovers defender had a World Cup to remember with top-class performances against Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Argentina.
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Shamrock Rovers’ World Cup pay-out now that Pico Lopes’ adventure comes to an end
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The League of Ireland side will benefit from FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme.
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The cutting edge technology that is helping Pico Lopes prepare for Lionel Messi challenge
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Cape Verde’s World Cup adventure sees the Shamrock Rovers defender go up against the Argentina legend on Friday night.
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Aer Lingus hailed for Pico Lopes family gesture ahead of Argentina clash
FIFA World Cup
The Shamrock Rovers defender will go toe-to-toe with Lionel Messi on Friday in the last-32 of the World Cup.
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Planes, trains and automobiles - Ireland legend’s World Cup adventure ahead of Giants Stadium return
FIFA World Cup
Ray Houghton will make his first visit to the scene of his 1994 World Cup winner against Italy when he co-commentates on England v Panama.
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‘Stop the debate now’ say Ireland stars as Lionel Messi makes World Cup history
FIFA World Cup
The GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) conversation has been settled, it seems, and it’s bad news for Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane scoring exploits have Ireland legend predicting a ‘World Cup of Gladiators’
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane have gotten their World Cup campaigns off to a flyer.
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Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria
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Lionel Messi made history in Argentina's win over Algeria
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Meet the Ireland midfielder who has swapped the LA sunshine for rainy Preston
Republic of Ireland national football team
Andrew Moran played with former Tottenham star Son Heung-min and against Germany legend Thomas Muller during his time in MLS.
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We asked an NFL star for his World Cup travel tips as Ireland face potential Atlanta visit
Republic of Ireland national football team
New York Jets special teams captain Marcelino McCrary-Ball also spoke about a 'bucket list' wish to play an NFL game in Dublin.
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Lionel Messi rugby tackled by invading fan during game
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Lionel Messi was brought to the ground during a pitch invasion at Inter Miami's friendly against Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico as security tackled a fan who had latched onto the World Cup winner
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Chaos erupts at Lionel Messi event as fans storm pitch and hurl bottles
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Thousands of supporters stormed the pitch and hurled bottles after Lionel Messi's appearance lasted less than 10 minutes
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'Playing in the flats made Troy the footballer he is'
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Christopher Harrington on Portland Row's new hero, his own friendship with Heimir's son Halli and preparing for Messi
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Former Celtic man pledges to put ‘difficult months’ behind him at Shamrock Rovers
League of Ireland
Adam Matthews was capped 14 times for Wales and won four Scottish Premier League titles with Celtic.
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