AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCape Verde World Cup build-up: Cape Verde’s “Blue Sharks” kept momentum with a 3-0 friendly win over Bermuda in Connecticut, with Willy Semedo (33’), Garry Rodrigues (49’) and Nuno da Costa (90’+1) on target, while the team also drew a big welcome in Boston as Cape Verdeans at Logan Airport celebrated the island nation’s first World Cup appearance. Group H spotlight: As the tournament nears, Spain’s Group H opener against Cape Verde in Atlanta is framed by fitness doubts for key players, with Cabo Verde positioned as a possible upset threat alongside Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. Visa row for media access: The International Sports Press Association says “many” Iranian and African journalists were denied US visas to cover the World Cup, warning that some were granted single-entry visas that would block return trips if teams travel to Canada or Mexico. Saudi warm-up result: Saudi Arabia beat Puerto Rico 3-0 in a weather-disrupted friendly, with the match paused for nearly two hours due to lightning, and the team now faces Senegal before starting Group H. West Africa governance angle: West Africa stepped up efforts against illegal fishing, citing stronger regional cooperation and the Dakar Declaration as part of a wider push to curb IUU losses.
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