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☆ Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes: He ignored a Linkedin message once, but not the second time. When he responded his life changed forever
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

I just thought it was a welcome message … so I ignored it.”Fortunately for Lopes, Cape Verde head coach time Rui Águas messaged the Shamrock Rovers defender again nine months later – this time in English – asking if he had considered his offer. Roberto Lopes, who plays for Cape Verde, was born and raised in Dublin. French forward Just Fontaine (L) scores in France's World Cup 5-2 semifinal defeat to Brazil in 1958. France’s captain at the first ever World Cup in 1930 was Algerian-born Alexandre Villaplane. But having recently reversed that policy, the Taifa Stars will have a number of players born outside the continent in its squad for the 2024 tournament.

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☆ Everton beat Brentford 3-1 for first league win of the season
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Summary Everton up to 15th with two second-half goalsTarkowski scores against former clubBrentford still waiting for home winLONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Everton celebrated a breakthrough first victory of the Premier League season at Brentford on Saturday with captain James Tarkowski scoring against his former club in a well-deserved 3-1 win. After a first half of many missed opportunities ended 1-1, defender Tarkowski headed in off Dwight McNeil's corner after 67 minutes. It's been a tough start to the season," said Calvert-Lewin. "The signs have been there but you've got to change the storyline, you've got to score goals, you've got to take your chances," he said. "Everton deserved to win, we performed badly," said Brentford manager Thomas Frank, whose side next host Arsenal in a League Cup third round match on Wednesday.

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☆ Spurs start post-Kane era with a 2-2 draw at Brentford
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

New signing James Maddison, taking on departed captain Kane's number 10 shirt, pulled the strings in midfield and provided two assists as Spurs took the lead, fell behind and came back for a point with all the goals in a lively first half. Postecoglou, who arrived in July as the replacement for Antonio Conte and is the first Australian to manage in the Premier League, took Romero off immediately after the VAR decision despite the player's obvious reluctance to leave. Bryan Mbeumo equalised 15 minutes later from the penalty spot after Son Heung-Min, taking over from Kane as captain, fouled Mathias Jensen. The South Korean had an otherwise quiet afternoon and was substituted in the second half while striker Richarlison was even less visible. Brentford, who finished ninth last season and one place behind Tottenham, beat Spurs 3-1 in their previous encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium last May, with Kane scoring for the hosts.

Persons: Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero, Paul Childs, Ange Postecoglou, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Cristian Romero, Maddison, Postecoglou, Antonio Conte, Romero, Bryan Mbeumo, Son Heung, Kane, Mathias Jensen, Richarlison, Micky van de, Emerson Royal, Ivan Toney, Alan Baldwin, Clare Fallon Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford Community, Spurs, League, LONDON, Bees, Wolfsburg, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, England, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Sunday, Maddison

☆ Brentford stuns Manchester City with 98th minute winning goal
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Brentford defeated Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium, ending City’s run of 16 consecutive home victories with a breathtaking breakaway goal in the 98th minute that sealed victory. One moment, Phil Foden was taking a corner for Manchester City; a chance to set up a winning goal with the scores tied at 1-1 and the clock in added time. The next, Yoane Wissa had intercepted the ball and was haring down the wing to the opposite end of the pitch. Toney scores his team's first goal. Just ten minutes later, the Spaniard intervened in defense, somehow sweeping away another Brentford attempt on goal.

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