Roberto Lopes, a part-time soccer player working in a Dublin bank, was unexpectedly contacted via LinkedIn by the Cape Verde national team coach. Initially dismissing the message as spam, Lopes eventually learned of the opportunity to represent his father's homeland and accepted the call-up. This decision marked the beginning of his international career, culminating in Cape Verde's debut at the World Cup, where Lopes has become a key player. AI
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