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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Cape Verde’s World Cup Squad Joins Boston’s Dorchester Day Parade
The Cabo Verde National Team will march in the Dorchester Day Parade on June 7, welcomed by the Cape Verdean Association of Boston, after arriving from a friendly victory over Serbia. Key players, including Kevin de Pina and Roberto Lopes, will be celebrated by the city’s vibrant Cape Verdean community.
Jun 3, 2026