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Is this the Republic of Ireland's favourite team at the World Cup?
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Is this the Republic of Ireland's favourite team at the World Cup?
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Jun 27, 20261:29
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“I imagine everyone in Ireland is rooting for Cape Verde.”
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Max and Barry chat with Mark Langdon and Philippe Auclair about Cape Verde’s incredible passage into the knockout phase of the World Cup and highlight two of their unlikely heroes of the tournament.
Mark argues that for all the faults of the expanded 48 team format, it’s almost worth it for moments such as the Blue Sharks earning a second round tie against Argentina. Philippe is certain that goalkeeper Vozinha could never have imaged a whole stadium calling for his shirt. Finally Barry sums up the incredible journey of Pico Lopes, from working in a bank in Ireland, to signing for Shamrock Rovers and now having the responsibility of leading Cape Verde’s defensive line against Leo Messi’s World Cup champions.
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