Lee Grace supports Roberto Lopes as Cape Verde competes in World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Shamrock Rovers defender Lee Grace expresses pride in his teammate Roberto 'Pico' Lopes as Cape Verde prepares for their first World Cup appearance. Lopes, who has played alongside Grace since 2017, has significant ties to Cape Verde. Grace emphasized the joy of Lopes achieving this milestone, highlighting support from the League of Ireland. Cape Verde will begin their World Cup campaign against Spain on June 15, followed by matches against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
- •Roberto Lopes plays for Cape Verde in their first World Cup appearance.
- •Lee Grace has been Lopes' defensive partner at Shamrock Rovers since 2017.
- •Cape Verde's first match is against Spain on June 15.
- •Lopes received a warm send-off from fans before departing for the World Cup.
- •Everyone in the League of Ireland is expected to support Lopes.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Lopes 'living out a dream' at World Cup - Grace
- 9:09 AMBBC Sport — Lopes 'living out a dream' at World Cup - Grace
"Shamrock Rovers defender Lee Grace tells BBC Sport of his pride at seeing his friend and defensive partner Roberto 'Pico' Lopes preparing for the World Cup with Cape Verde.
"Shamrock Rovers defender Lee Grace tells BBC Sport of his pride at seeing his friend and defensive partner Roberto 'Pico' Lopes preparing for the World Cup with Cape Verde.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:09 AMLopes 'living out a dream' at World Cup - Grace
Shamrock Rovers defender Lee Grace tells BBC Sport of his pride at seeing his friend and defensive partner Roberto 'Pico' Lopes preparing for the World Cup with Cape Verde.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 9:09 AMLopes 'living out a dream' at World Cup - Grace
Shamrock Rovers defender Lee Grace tells BBC Sport of his pride at seeing his friend and defensive partner Roberto 'Pico' Lopes preparing for the World Cup with Cape Verde.
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