Pico Lopes
IrelandathleteMaleb. 19957.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Pico Lopes is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a defender for Shamrock Rovers. He is noted for his strong performances in crucial matches, including their recent UEFA Conference League playoff against Molde.
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Pico Lopes saw red in injury-time as Shamrock Rovers were held by Drogheda United.
Pico Lopes sees red as Shamrock Rovers are held by Drogheda United – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-01
Pico Lopes is playing with the authority that comes from holding your own against Spain and Argentina at the World Cup.
Tallaght victory not enough to see Shamrock Rovers past Ararat-Armenia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-28
Pico Lopes, Shamrock Rovers captain and Cabo Verde international, returns to his first schoolboy club, Lourdes Celtic FC.
Celebrations take hold in Castlebar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-27
Pico Lopes, Shamrock Rovers captain and Cabo Verde international, returns to his first schoolboy club, Lourdes Celtic FC.
Pilgrims climb Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-27Pico Lopes received a civic welcome home for his remarkable achievements in football by Dublin City Council.
‘I didn’t get Messi’s but I have my Cape Verde shirt’ – Crumlin’s Pico Lopes home to hero’s welcome – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-25
Pico Lopes is recognized for his outstanding defensive performance for Cape Verde.
The best goals, best players, best teams, best matches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Pico Lopes spoke after Cape Verde’s World Cup run, emphasizing the importance of the nation's story.
How Limerick’s hurlers helped reinvent the county in public’s eye – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-19
Pico Lopes is a Crumlin-Cabo Verdean defender who turned professional at age 24 and played in his first World Cup at 34.
‘Screamers’ house, former home to controversial cult, for sale in Co Donegal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-19
Pico Lopes is to receive a civic welcome home for his remarkable achievements in football by Dublin City Council.
Pico Lopes to receive civic reception for his ‘remarkable achievements in football’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
Pico Lopes has returned to Dublin after participating in the World Cup for Cape Verde.
Pico Lopes has Dublin homecoming after Cape Verde World Cup adventure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-06Pico Lopes's performance inspired Irish supporters as they experienced the World Cup by proxy.
Pico Lopes gives Ireland a World Cup by proxy as Cape Verde capture hearts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-05
Pico Lopes made a crucial defensive play to save a certain goal.
Μουντιάλ 2026: Ο Ρομέρο «λύτρωσε» την Αργεντινή στο 111’
Greece· 2026-07-04
Pico Lopes was the defender who used his head to deflect the ball before it hit his arm, leading to a debate over a possible penalty.
Vì sao Argentina không được phạt đền trong trận gặp Cape Verde?
Vietnam· 2026-07-04
Pico Lopes and his side faced Argentina in the World Cup, marking the end of their journey.
Pico Lopes’ World Cup dream with Cape Verde ends in extra-time defeat to Argentina – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04
Pico Lopes was another pillar of the Cape Verde national team in the tournament.
con su gol ante Cabo Verde logró un récord inédito que solo fue posible en el Mundial 2026
Argentina· 2026-07-04
Pico Lopes is in the League of Ireland.
This World Cup has shown the Premier League to be football’s Starbucks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-03
Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes, who has delighted us with his exploits in Cape Verde’s shirt at the World Cup, told the FAI in a letter that the loss of tens of thousands of Palestinian lives had 'to take precedence over any sporting consideration'.
What will Trump have to do before Ireland’s golfers have had enough? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-03
Pico Lopes expressed joy after Cape Verde's draw with Saudi Arabia.
Tomás Ó Sé tried so hard to look worried when Kerry were drawn against Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-29
Pico Lopes and Cape Verde are taking on the reigning champions Argentina.
Who is playing in the World Cup knock-out stages and when? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-28
Pico Lopes, one of the defenders, was born in Ireland and was contacted via LinkedIn to play for the Cabo Verde national team.
Los cinco aspectos del juego que Uruguay deberá cuidar de Cabo Verde para el partido crucial de este domingo por el Mundial 2026
Uruguay· 2026-06-21
Pico Lopes is noted for being the first active League of Ireland player to appear at the World Cup.
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Pico Lopes is noted for being the first active League of Ireland player to appear at the World Cup.
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19Pico Lopes scored for Shamrock Rovers during the match.
Bohemians go three clear at Premier Division summit with derby win over Shamrock Rovers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Pico Lopes was involved in the play as Thomas hared away from him.
James McClean the provider as Derry City beat Shamrock Rovers to win President’s Cup – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Pico Lopes, the Crumlin-born, Shamrock Rovers captain and Cape Verde defender, cannot face Ireland in the group stages.
Republic of Ireland will be among fourth-ranked seeds for World Cup draw – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Pico Lopes is the club captain who recently became a father while helping Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup.
How Shamrock Rovers won a fifth Premier Division title in six years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Pico Lopes' story exemplifies how new forms of connection strengthen ties between the country and its talents around the world.
Desta vez vamos ser Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde· 2025-10-20
Pico Lopes helped his father’s country Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup.
Shamrock Rovers forced to wait as Simon Power nets St Pat’s winner in Inchicore – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Pico Lopes has been a significant player for Shamrock Rovers.
Jack Byrne removed from Shamrock Rovers squad ahead of Conference League clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
Rovers added another set-piece goal to their growing catalogue through Pico Lopes.
Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians in ominous form before crucial showdownIreland· 2025-06-21
