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The Independent UK
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Phil Blanche

Vozinha instagram: Cape Verde goalkeeper surpasses 7m followers after Spain performance

Vozinha Cape Verde Spain World Cup
  • Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha's Instagram following skyrocketed from 50,000 to over seven million after his heroic performance against Spain.
  • The 40-year-old made seven crucial saves in Monday's 0-0 draw in Atlanta, denying one of the tournament favourites.
  • Vozinha's masterclass also saw him become the oldest goalkeeper in World Cup history to keep a clean sheet on his tournament debut.
  • His viral fame has brought attention to Cape Verde , one of the smallest nations by population to qualify for a World Cup.
  • Teammate Roberto Lopes described the draw as a career highlight, expressing pride in securing Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup point.

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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following skyrockets after World Cup heroics against Spain

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