“I’ve lost my peace”: Cape Verde World Cup star admits to missing old life
Dubai: They say fame isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, and after becoming one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seems to be finding that out first-hand. Vozinha quickly became one of the faces of Cape Verde’s unexpected World Cup run, announcing himself on the biggest stage in their first ever appearance in the tournament. The 41-year-old produced a…
Dubai: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who became one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup, has admitted to missing his old life amidst the sudden attention and pressures of fame. The 41-year-old goalkeeper, who made seven saves against eventual champions Spain, helped his nation reach the knockout stages and increased his Instagram following from around 56,000 to over one million.
While Vozinha celebrates his success, he admits that the spotlight has caused him to lose his peace and tranquillity and prefers the life he had before his World Cup breakthrough. His career has also taken an uncertain turn since his World Cup appearance, as he was without a club when the tournament began and signed for Chilean heavyweights Colo-Colo.
Vozinha currently plays for Colo-Colo but his contract will be extended by a further year only if he features for at least half of the club’s available minutes.
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