AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Group H (Cape Verde’s debut): Cape Verde’s “Blue Sharks” are set for their first-ever World Cup appearance, drawn in Group H with Spain (June 15), Uruguay (June 21) and Saudi Arabia (June 27), with the squad built largely from the diaspora and coached by Pedro Leitão Brito (“Bubista”), who says the goal is to prove small nations can compete. Spain’s Cape Verde opener under a cloud: Spain’s preparations in Chattanooga were jolted when Barcelona’s Gavi caught Manchester City’s Rodri with a heavy tackle in training; Rodri was able to finish the session with only a slight limp, but the scare underlines the stakes ahead of the June 15 match. Host-city spotlight (Cape Verde match in the US): Houston’s World Cup schedule includes Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia on June 26 at NRG Stadium (renamed “Houston Stadium” for FIFA rules), as the tournament kicks off June 11 across the US, Mexico and Canada. Press access concern: FIFA has been accused of denying visas to “many” Iranian and African journalists covering the World Cup in the United States, raising fresh questions about access and freedom of the press.
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