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Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale, built on LinkedIn scouting and a 40-year-old star keeper
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
83% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Cape Verde stunned Spain 0-0 at the 2026 World Cup, powered by defender Roberto Lopes and 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha. Lopes was recruited through a LinkedIn message that went unanswered for nine months, while Vozinha became a global social media sensation after the match.
- 01Cape Verde held Spain 0-0 in one of the World Cup’s biggest shocks.
- 02Coach Rui Águas found defender Roberto Lopes through LinkedIn.
- 03Lopes ignored the Portuguese message for nine months before joining.
- 04Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, became the oldest debut clean-sheet keeper ever.
- 05Uruguay and Saudi Arabia drew 1-1, leaving the group wide open.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale, built on LinkedIn scouting and a 40-year-old star keeper
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Cape Verde keeper Vuzinha becomes World Cup sensation after stunning Spain
N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Could Turn World Cup Fame into Big Earnings
N12Center · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vuzinha becomes a World Cup sensation after draw with Spain
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vazinha turns a World Cup stalemate into global fame
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Cape Verde Stuns Spain as 40-Year-Old Keeper Becomes a Global Sensation
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Cape Verde Stuns Fans After Holding Spain to a Goalless Draw in World Cup Debut
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
‘Little Grandpa’ keeper at 40 frustrates Spain as Cape Verde impresses at World Cup 2026
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