Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar José Evora Dias, is the face of Cape Verde’s historic draw against European champions Spain.
The 40-year-old keeper kept a spotless clean sheet for the full 90 minutes and was consequently named “Man of the Match.”
What this performance meant to the veteran was clear after the final whistle: Vozinha ran across the pitch at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium completely overcome and in tears.
But the reason for his emotional reaction was not solely the sensational point earned against Spain. Speaking to the media afterward, Vozinha gave a touching glimpse into his emotions.
“I cried because I was raised by my grandparents, and they are no longer here because they passed away a few years ago. They meant everything to me.”
He continued: “Also, my mother couldn’t come here because we couldn’t afford her visa to enter the United States.”Â
The internet reacted immediately, especially to the second statement. Numerous users have already called for a fundraising campaign to help cover the cost of Vozinha’s mother’s entry visa.
The keeper also received huge attention on other platforms. The number of his Instagram followers rose to 4.7 million within just a few hours. It now stands at 5.8 million, by the way…
Even now, this story is already one of the most moving and unbelievable of this World Cup!
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
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