true underdog story
It's all gone slightly Italia '90 in this Crumlin cul-de-sac as locals get set to cheer on Pico
The quiet cul-de-sac in the west Dublin suburb where Lopes grew up has been covered in Cape Verdean flags.
Full Circle
'I grew up in Ireland and Australia, but the green jersey is most important'
Tom O’Toole is back in the country where he spent 10 years of his youth.
dream
10 years ago, he was working in a Dublin bank. Now he's facing Messi in the World Cup finals
Derek Pender, Lee Grace and Stephen McGuinness on Roberto Lopes’ remarkable journey.
Focus
'If you give me a jersey to start, I’d be happier, but there is lots of talent coming through'
Hurling
Shane O'Donnell calls for greater policing of head-high collisions after 'scary' David Reidy incident
Knockout Blow
Portugal snatch controversial late World Cup victory over Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first World Cup knockout goal had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener in Toronto.
Flying High
From a campervan to private jet: Pico Lopes story reaches new heights ahead of Messi showdown
Cape Verde face Argentina in World Cup round of 32 on Friday with two countries coming together to support League of Ireland stalwart.
Thursday
2 Jul
marching on
Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain ease past Austria and into last 16
Spain secured a first win in a World Cup knockout match since lifting the trophy in 2010.
The Football Family
Kane’s class, the majesty of France and Pico’s Messi night
David Sneyd dials in from Miami to discuss the relentless World Cup news cycle with Shane Keegan.
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