Bebe - Sir Alex's disastrous deal, what's happening now?

Bebe could play in the 2026 World Cup.

Because Bebe was one of the first players to lay the foundation for Cape Verde's success, contributing to this "miracle". He represented Cape Verde since 2017, when the island's national team was little known.

With 23 international appearances and having helped the team reach the quarter-finals of AFCON 2023, Bebé is still considered a hero of football. Therefore, many fans believe that Bebé should have a place at the 2026 World Cup. The last time Bebe played for Cape Verde was in November 2024. Since then, the quality of Cape Verde's squad has improved and created significant competition, causing the former MU star to not be called up.

At the age of 35, Bebe is playing for UD Ibiza - a club in Segunda División B (Spain's 3rd tier). He joined this team on February 1 with a contract that lasts until the end of the 2025/26 season. Although he is no longer at his peak, many fans still expect him to help Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup.

Tiago Manuel Dias Correia, also known by his nickname Bebe (born 12/7/1990), is one of the most interesting stories in the history of modern football transfers. Born in Lisbon (Portugal) to a family of immigrants from Cape Verde, Bebe grew up in difficult circumstances: abandoned by his parents at a young age, living with his grandmother until the age of 12 before being handed over to the church by the court and transferred to the Casa do Gaiato orphanage. From a street boy, he rose to become a professional player thanks to his natural talent and a "shock" from manager Jorge Mendes.

Bebe was once famous for wearing the MU shirt.

Bebe is best known for his legendary £7.4m signing from Manchester United in 2010 - just two weeks after Mendes spotted him playing for his local team. Despite only making seven appearances for the Red Devils (scoring none), Bebe made his mark with his daring dribbles and incredible pace. He then moved to a number of clubs: Besiktas, Rio Ave, Pacos de Ferreira, Eibar, Rayo Vallecano (where he played most consistently in La Liga), and more recently Navalmoral de la Mata (Spanish Fourth Division) and Racing Ferrol (Spanish Second Division).

With Cape Verde qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, their head coach, Bubista, could reopen the door for an experienced player like Bebe to add depth to the squad. He may not start, but a rotating reserve role is entirely possible - especially with the 2026 World Cup being a tournament where experience is needed.

The Cape Verde national team itself is not under much pressure to perform, so many fans believe that Bebe deserves to have a sweet reward at the end of his career. If that happens, the former Manchester United player will have the perfect end to his strange career.

Source: https://znews.vn/bebe-thuong-vu-tham-hoa-cua-sir-alex-gio-ra-sao-post1594325.html