Sporting defender left out in Cape Verde clash – Iran and future look bleak | OneFootball

David Moreira was an unused substitute in the Cape Verde - Iran match. The young Sporting defender, who mainly plays in the youth ranks of the lions, was one of the members of the green and white squad that last season became national champion and winner of the Portuguese Cup. Recently, he revealed how he arrived at Alvalade.

In a match with many well-known names from the Portuguese championship - on the match sheet, there were six Cape Verdean players who play in the Liga Portugal - David Moreira was indeed the only representative with ties to Sporting called up for the Cape Verde - Iran friendly, a preparation match for the 2026 World Cup.

In the match held at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, home of Al Ain, in the United Arab Emirates, the first half started without major opportunities for either side. The game between Cape Verde and Iran reached halftime with the scoreboard showing a goalless draw.

Both coaches made several changes at halftime, as well as in the second half - with a highlight on David Moreira, who did not leave the bench. However, the substitutions had no effect, as neither national team managed to break the deadlock on the scoreboard.

Cape Verde and Iran will continue their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. For David Moreira, the prospects are not the best. The central defender of Sporting has been called up to represent his national team, but he has spent most of his time on the bench and has not played any minutes since May.

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