From Banker to World Cup Player: Roberto Lopes’ Unlikely Rise
Roberto Lopes, once a banker in Dublin, answered a call from Cape Verde's coach on LinkedIn, left his job, and now prepares for his nation's first World Cup appearance.
Jun 20, 2026
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Togo
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Miami Art Exhibition Bridges African Diaspora and the World Cup
An exhibition in Miami brings together more than 50 artists from 25 nations to explore Africa’s deep relationship with soccer, honoring legends like Pelé and Kylian Mbappé while spotlighting the diaspora’s creative voice.
Jun 19, 2026
Miami Art Exhibition Celebrates Africa’s Soccer Heritage Ahead of World Cup
The exhibition 'Art and the Beautiful Game: Africa on the World Stage' brings together a global roster of creators to explore the continent’s deep ties to soccer, spotlighting icons like Pelé and Kylian Mbappé while fostering dialogue on identity and immigration.
Jun 19, 2026
African Soccer Heritage Takes Center Stage at Miami Art Exhibition
A Miami exhibition titled ‘Art and the Beautiful Game: Africa on the World Stage’ brings together more than 50 artists from 25 nations to celebrate Africa’s deep ties to soccer, featuring tributes to icons like Pelé and Kylian Mbappé and honoring Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut.
Jun 19, 2026
African Soccer Heritage Celebrated in Miami Art Exhibition
An exhibition in Miami brings together more than 50 artists from 25 nations to honor Africa’s deep ties to soccer, spotlighting legends like Pelé and Kylian Mbappé while fostering dialogue on identity and diaspora.
Jun 19, 2026
Miami’s Artistic Ode to Africa’s World Cup Legacy
An exhibition in Miami brings together over 50 artists from 25 nations to honor Africa's deep connection to soccer during the World Cup, featuring tributes to historic moments and influential figures while sparking dialogue on diaspora and community.
Jun 19, 2026
Maryland Terrapins Lock Down Final Roster Spot with Towering Center from Togo
The Terps have completed their roster construction for the upcoming season by securing a seven‑foot center from Frank Phillips College, a move that underscores their strategy of bolstering size and shot‑blocking.
Jun 17, 2026
Grandmothers Take the Pitch in Tzaneen
The Grannies International Football Tournament in Tzaneen showcases resilience, cultural pride, and the unifying power of sport among women over fifty.
Jun 14, 2026
Grannies International Football Tournament Celebrates Unity and Resilience in South Africa
The Grannies International Football Tournament brought together senior women’s teams from seven countries in Tzaneen, South Africa, to compete, celebrate resilience, and promote health and unity.
Jun 14, 2026
Joe Connor’s Global Soccer Odyssey: From San Diego Radio to 47 World Cup Nations
After a career setback in San Diego radio, Joe Connor embarked on an extensive journey to watch soccer in 47 of the 48 nations set to compete in the 2026 World Cup, documenting his adventures across continents and cultures.
Jun 10, 2026
Joe Connor’s Three‑Year Quest to Experience Soccer in Every 2026 World Cup Nation
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
Jun 3, 2026