Lopes will relish Messi duel, says Cape Verde defender's mother

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🏆 Sports News · BBC Sport · Jul 2, 2026

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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