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Pico Lopes to receive civic reception for his ‘remarkable achievements in football’
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Pico Lopes to receive civic reception for his ‘remarkable achievements in football’

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  • Shamrock Rovers captain and Cape Verde international Pico Lopes will receive a civic reception from Dublin City Council for his football achievements.
  • The event will celebrate his role in helping Cape Verde reach the FIFA World Cup and acknowledge his development through Lourdes Celtic FC and the local community.
  • The council highlighted Lopes as an inspiring example of dedication and community support, from grassroots football to international representation.

Dublin City Council is honoring Pico Lopes, captain of Shamrock Rovers and the Cape Verde national team, with a civic reception for his "remarkable achievements in football." The event, scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, at Eamonn Ceannt Park, will celebrate Lopes's contributions, including his pivotal role in Cape Verde's qualification for the FIFA World Cup.

The reception also recognizes the significant impact of Lourdes Celtic FC and the wider Crumlin community on Lopes's football journey. The council described him as an "inspiring example" of what can be achieved through talent, dedication, and community backing, highlighting his rise from "grassroots football in Dublin to captaining one of Ireland’s most successful clubs and representing his country on the international stage."

Lourdes Celtic gave me my start in football and will always hold a special place in my heart. It means a lot to celebrate these achievements at a grassroots club, because clubs like Lourdes Celtic are the heartbeat of football in Dublin.

— Pico LopesExpressing his gratitude upon receiving the civic reception.

Lopes, 34, expressed his excitement about returning to Lourdes Celtic, the club where he began his career. He thanked the club and community for their unwavering support throughout his career and during Cape Verde's World Cup campaign. "Lourdes Celtic gave me my start in football and will always hold a special place in my heart," Lopes stated, emphasizing the importance of celebrating achievements at a grassroots level, calling such clubs the "heartbeat of football in Dublin."

Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron affirmed the council's pride in welcoming Lopes back to his community. "His achievements for both Shamrock Rovers and Cabo Verde have made him a source of pride for Dublin and an inspiration to young people across the city," Barron said, underscoring Lopes's impact as a role model.

His achievements for both Shamrock Rovers and Cabo Verde have made him a source of pride for Dublin and an inspiration to young people across the city.

— Lord Mayor Daryl BarronHighlighting Pico Lopes's significance to the city.
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