It's all gone slightly Italia '90 in this Crumlin cul-de-sac as locals get set to cheer on Pico
Residents of a Dublin cul-de-sac are hosting watch parties to support local footballer Pico Lopes as he competes for Cape Verde in the World Cup. The community has embraced the event with flags and decorations, celebrating the success of one of their own.
Why it matters
This story illustrates the power of local sports heroes to foster community cohesion and national pride.
But, this evening, friends and neighbours of Pico Lopes are gathering to watch the Crumlin man line out in the World Cup knockout stages in Miami against the top-ranked team in the world.
Human interest story focused on community spirit with no political agenda.
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