Vozinha, Argentina and Cape Verde
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CAPE VERDE hero Vozinha says he was stunned after earning special praise from Lionel Messi at the World Cup. The goalkeeper, 40, pulled off a string of eye-catching saves as the minnows suffered a
All that Vozinha wanted out of this World Cup was for his mother to see him play. He got that -- and so much more. Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter.
The spectacular World Cup performance by one of the tournament's biggest surprises has immediately caught the attention of the Garzas' management in the MLS
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha went viral during his World Cup debut. Who is he? Meet the breakout star.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with his popularity exploding from around 50,000 Instagram followers to over 20 million after a remarkable tournament run.
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made 18 saves in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the third most by a custodian aged 40 or above in the tournament. He made seven saves against Spain and eight against Argentina as Cabo Verde crash out in the Round of 32 after a 2-3 loss to defending champions.
Vozinha realized Lionel Messi was cleared to take free kick when teammates did not.
Football produces beautiful moments, and some of those come at unexpected times. In the win over Uruguay, Vozinha’s mother, who initially faced VISA issues, brought out the flag, wearing his jersey to show support.
