New sea slug species named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha

Biologist Jesus Ortea has named a newly discovered sea slug species after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, citing his World Cup performance.

• Vozinha, 40, kept a clean sheet in a goalless draw against Spain during the 2026 World Cup group stage.
• Ortea discovered the small red mollusc in the Caribbean and named it Aldisa vozinha.
• Ortea said the red colour of the species was a reminder of Vozinha's feat against Spain, nicknamed La Roja.
• Vozinha's Instagram followers grew from 50,000 to 17.4 million after his World Cup display.