Lopes family US-bound as 'composed' Pico to take on Messi

Dublin businessman flies out Pico Lopes's wife and son on private jet ahead of clash with Messi

Cape Verde face Argentina in World Cup round of 32 on Friday with two countries coming together to support League of Ireland stalwart.

'He's well able': Family of Pico Lopes hope he can keep Lionel Messi quiet

Pico Lopes has done his family proud with his performances for Cape Verde so far in this World Cup

World Cup 2026 Day 22: Private plane company swoops in to bring Pico Lopes’ wife and family to Miami

Lopes family US-bound as 'composed' Pico to take on Messi

As the countdown continues to the Cape Verde match against Argentina tomorrow night, the family of Roberto 'Pico' Lopes from Dublin are returning to the United States after Aer Lingus arranged to fly the family back for the game.

Pico Lopes and Cape Verde Aim for World Cup Upset Against Defending Champions

Pico Lopes' World Cup journey from campervan to private plane captures the imagination as Cape Verde prepares to face Argentina.

Pico Lopes set for Messi clash as family jets to Miami thanks to Aer Lingus

Pico Lopes’ family are jetting off to America courtesy of Aer Lingus as he is set to take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina Friday night. The Shamrock Rovers captain has starred for the Cape Verde backline throughout the tournament with the country making history becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stages. Particularly memorable […]