Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 2 Jul 2026
Lopes will relish Messi duel, says Cape Verde defender's mother
The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defender's mother.
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