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Cape Verde keeper Vozinha says World Cup fame upended his quiet life
September 28, 2026 at 05:00 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 7 hours
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha told The Observer his breakout World Cup fame has cost him peace and privacy, and that he would choose his former life.
- Vozinha told The Observer he would choose his former life and has lost his "peace and tranquillity," citing constant photo, autograph and video requests.
- He said his Instagram followers topped one million within hours of Cape Verde's World Cup debut, up from tens of thousands.
- Vozinha has been nominated for the men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
- Vozinha said supporters now visit his mother's home in Cape Verde daily, leaving his family to set boundaries.