Cape Verde's fairytale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has got people comparing the African minnows with Singapore. But is it truly a like for like comparison? Plus, Anderson Lopes' bombshell statement upon sealing his departure from the Lion City Sailors has got fans of the local game up in arms! Did he need to say what he said? Deepanraj Ganesan, correspondent with The Straits Times, weighs in on Sports Minutes. READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/can-singapore-replicate-cape-verdes-world-cup-success Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cape Verde's fairytale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has got people comparing the African minnows with Singapore. But is it truly a like for like comparison? Plus, Anderson Lopes' bombshell statement upon sealing his departure from the Lion City Sailors has got fans of the local game up in arms! Did he need to say what he said? Deepanraj Ganesan, correspondent with The Straits Times, weighs in on Sports Minutes. READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/can-singapore-replicate-cape-verdes-world-cup-success">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/can-singapore-replicate-cape-verdes-world-cup-success</a> Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sports Minutes: Is it fair to compare Cape Verde to Singapore?; Anderson Lopes leaves a bad taste after leaving the Lion City Sailors