# Champions League Resumes Without Cape Verde Star Pico Lopes

The UEFA Champions League is set to restart, but Cape Verde World Cup standout Pico Lopes will be absent from the competition. The defender's unavailability could impact his club's defensive lineup as the tournament resumes.

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- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/champions-league-cape-verde-world-cup-star-pico-lopes-shamrock-rovers) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:44:38 -0400