Cape Verde Defender Roberto Lopes Prepares to Face Lionel Messi in World Cup Knockout

Roberto Lopes, a defender for Cape Verde, is set to face World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game, a challenge his mother believes he is ready for.

2 Jul, 07:02 — 2 Jul, 07:02

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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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Cape Verde Defender Roberto Lopes Prepares to Face Lionel Messi in World Cup Knockout

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