Cape Verde’s Cabral, who faced racism & earned £850/month, scored equaliser vs Argentina

Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral, who scored the equaliser in the 103rd minute against Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match, had faced racial abuse from fans during matches in Germany. Cabral earned £850 per month during his stint at Rot-Weiß Erfurt from 2022 to 2023. Notably, Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in the game.