'Pico' Lopes – Cape Verde defender's journey from Ireland to World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes shifted from a mortgage advisor in Ireland to a World Cup player with Cape Verde after being contacted by Shamrock Rovers.
- Roberto 'Pico' Lopes transitioned from a mortgage advisor in Ireland to a professional footballer
- Shamrock Rovers contacted Lopes, altering his career path
- Lopes is set to play against Uruguay in the World Cup
- Cape Verde's national team includes Lopes who previously played for Ireland
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