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A LinkedIn DM almost changed Cape Verde's World Cup story - because the footballer thought it was a spam. Photo by AFP
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World Cup star nearly missed call-up after ignoring LinkedIn 'spam'
The Cape Verde defender, who helped his country hold football powerhouse Spain to a 0-0 draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, nearly never made it onto the squad, all because of an unread message.
16 Jun 2026 04:19PM
