Nov 9, 2026
Cabo Verde World Cup hero Vozinha struggles to cope with glare of new-found fame in Chile
After repelling eventual champions Spain and becoming an instant global celebrity, Vozinha was an unlikely hero of this year’s World Cup. But four months on from his tournament exploits, Cabo Verde’s veteran goalkeeper is discovering that adapting to his new-found fame is not easy.
The 40-year-old, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, moved to Chile in July and now finds himself struggling to settle at new club Colo Colo.
At the World Cup, Vozinha helped Cabo Verde hold Spain to a 0-0...