Cape Verde keeper Vozinha emotional after draw with Spain in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, known as Josimar José Evora Dias, became emotional following his team's historic 0-0 draw against Spain at the World Cup held in Atlanta on June 16. The 40-year-old kept a clean sheet and was named Man of the Match. His tears were prompted by the absence of his late grandparents and his mother, who could not attend due to visa issues. The story gained traction on social media, leading to calls for assistance with his mother's visa costs.
- •Vozinha kept a clean sheet in the 0-0 draw against Spain.
- •He was named Man of the Match for his performance.
- •Vozinha's emotional reaction was due to family losses and visa issues.
- •His social media following surged to 5.8 million within hours.
- •There have been calls for a fundraiser to assist with his mother's visa.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — 🥹 The most emotional World Cup story? Why Cape Verde's star keeper cried
"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 mi...
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