Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has rapidly become something of a superstar following his Player of the Match display on Monday as the Blue Sharks shut out 2010 champions Spain in what was their FIFA World Cup debut.
The 40-year-old, who most recently played for Portuguese second-tier side G.D. Chaves, was clearly emotional after the game, waving his nation’s flag after what was easily the biggest upset of the tournament so far, and one of the biggest upsets in recent World Cup memory.
Unfortunately, as Vozinha revealed after the game, his mom was unable to attend the game due to a visa issue, telling reporters, via The Athletic, “I cried after the game because I grew up with my grandparents when I was a kid, and they could not be there.
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The 40-year-old, who most recently played for Portuguese second-tier side G.D. Chaves, was clearly emotional after the game, waving his nation’s flag after what was easily the biggest upset of the tournament so far, and one of the biggest upsets in recent World Cup memory.
Unfortunately, as Vozinha revealed after the game, his mom was unable to attend the game due to a visa issue, telling reporters, via The Athletic, “I cried after the game because I grew up with my grandparents when I was a kid, and they could not be there.
FIFA World Cup referee under investigation for alleged 'white supremacy' gesture
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