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Finding the art in the beautiful game
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 8, 2026
· 7 min read
By T.M. Brown, CNN
(CNN) — In the 102nd minute of his team’s epic World Cup match against soccer powerhouse Argentina, with viewers around the globe hanging on every moment, the Cape Verde fullback Sidny Lopes Cabral unloaded a shot that curled all the way into the back of the Argentine net and...
Key takeaway “Regardless of whether or not Cape Verde was going to win that match, that was the image that would summarize that game,” he said.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own vibrant arts scene and passion for soccer make the work of LJ Rader, the creator of Art But Make It Sports, particularly relevant to local residents. As Rader's social media accounts gain global attention, El Pasoans can appreciate the unique blend of sports and art that reflects the city's own cultural diversity. The city's strong soccer following, fueled by its proximity to the US-Mexico border and the popularity of the sport in both countries, creates a natural audience for Rader's creative juxtapositions of athletic moments and fine art. Local art enthusiasts and soccer fans can draw inspiration from Rader's process, which challenges traditional notions of art and sports as separate entities, and explore how El Paso's own rich cultural heritage can be reimagined through this innovative lens. This fusion of art and sports can also spark new ideas for local artists, athletes, and community leaders to collaborate and celebrate the city's unique spirit.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? By T.M. Brown, CNN
(CNN) — In the 102nd minute of his team’s epic World Cup match against soccer powerhouse Argentina, with viewers around the globe hanging on every moment, the Cape Verde fullback Sidny Lopes Cabral unloaded a shot that curled all the way into the back of the Argentine net and...
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