← Scoopfeeds — Intelligent news, curated.
Recruited on LinkedIn, set to face Spain - the Dublin-born Cape Verde star
top

Recruited on LinkedIn, set to face Spain - the Dublin-born Cape Verde star

BBC News · Jun 15, 2026, 8:24 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

They are one of the smallest countries to play in a World Cup, but Cape Verde are aiming high, with a Dublin-born defender who used to work in a bank among their ranks.

Read full story on BBC News → More top stories

Also covered by

NPR News The U.S. may face Australia in the World Cup without star Christian Pulisic

More in top

BBC News
Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial
The Guardian
Has Burnham’s win in Makerfield sealed Starmer’s fate? - The Latest
The Guardian
In Nigel Farage’s shoes, a less experienced politician might panic
The Guardian
Met Office issues rare amber extreme heat warning for parts of England and Wales
BBC News
Anticipation (and rain clouds) build as TRNSMT festival becomes Scotland fan zone
Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from BBC News alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place. Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop