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Banker, Believer, Blue Shark: Pico Lopes and the Run That Won't Stop
Pico Lopes left a banking career and a part time playing path to become a steady presence in Cabo Verde's World Cup backline, helping shut out Spain in Atlanta. SDH has his story.
Jon Nelson
Jun 163 min read
The Long View: Organization Is Its Own Kind of Talent
Cabo Verde committed one foul in 90 minutes against Spain. They lost the ball in dangerous areas 52 times and still did not concede. The numbers behind the most disciplined defensive performance of the 2026 World Cup.
Jason Longshore
Jun 1511 min read
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