Football
World Cup Diary
Miami to Mexico with America 250 squeezed in: Cape Verde change everything as all eyes turn to England
Business end of the tournament closing in as glory comes closer over the horizon.
Contenders
France advance to World Cup last 8 after hard-fought victory over Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the tournament from the penalty spot.
Saturday
4 Jul
Winning
Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters
Mohamed Ouahbi’s side will face France or Paraguay in their next match.
up close
Inside Cape Verde's bittersweet World Cup exit: What Messi said to Pico, the ambassador's son and shots of Grogue
The 42 gets an invitation to team hotel for night of reflection and celebration of powerful journey in the United States.
Historic
World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die
World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.
Report
Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a World Cup classic
Fairytale for Roberto Lopes and his teammates comes to an end in Miami.
Friday
3 Jul
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.
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.
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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