Cape Verde’s World Cup Heroics: “It’s been a fairytale, but not an overnight success”

from Brendan O'Connor · host RTÉ Radio 1

Judie Lopes, mother of Crumlin-born Cape Verde defender – and Shamrock Rovers’ captain – Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes tells Brendan about the biggest game in her son’s career, against reigning World Cup champions, Argentina. RTE Sports reporter Tony O’Donoghue puts Cape Verde’s achievement in context.

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