Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Vozinha

Mother of Cape Verde World Cup hero finally granted US visa

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Hero Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to be reunited with mother at World Cup

Vozinha’s mother will attend her son’s next match against Uruguay after she was finally able to secure a visa to travel to the US

The Independent UK

Mother of Cape Verde star Vozinha will secure visa to attend World Cup in US

Hakeem Jeffries, the top US Democrat, said that the visa fees for the goalkeeper’s mother would be waived so she could attend Cape Verde’s next match in Miami

The Guardian - US

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Football’s greatest showman shows Mbappé and Haaland who’s boss

In today’s Football Daily: The big guns join the party

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push

Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team's World Cup debut

AAP

How Cape Verde’s Vozinha emerged as World Cup superstar and Instagram sensation

Vozinha returns to the pitch against Uruguay after his heroics helped Cape Verde to a historic point, leading to his Instagram followers sky-rocketing into the millions

The Independent UK

10 Photos of Vozinha, the Goalkeeper Who Went From 50,000 to Nearly 10 Million Instagram Followers After Stunning Spain

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's stunning World Cup debut against Spain catapulted him to global fame, amassing over 8 million Instagram followers and highlighting his journey to football stardom.

International Business Times UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha has gained over seven million followers on social media since his heroics kept out Spain.

The National (Scotland)

Tearful Cape Verde keeper Vozinha explains why his mother couldn’t watch him at World Cup

IN FULL

The Independent UK

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

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Cape Verde hero in tears as mother couldn’t afford US visa to watch him at World Cup 2026

Goalkeeper Vozinha kept an amazing clean sheet against Spain but his mother wasn’t in Atlanta to see it

The Independent UK

‘Pico’ Lopes and Cape Verde give Spain’s boys one hell of a neutralising

In today’s Football Daily: the World Cup has some new history boys to celebrate

The Guardian - UK

SI:AM | Brendan Sorsby Turning Pro After Latest Legal Twist

The Texas Tech quarterback will enter the NFL supplemental draft after the Big 12 filed a lawsuit in federal court.

Sports Illustrated

From Shamrock Rovers to defying Spain: ‘rusty’ Roberto Lopes savours Cape Verde’s finest hour

The Dublin-born defender’s display against Spain drew comparisons with Paul McGrath’s against Italy in 1994 but he says there is still room to improve

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

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

Vozinha produced an inspired performance to keep Spain at bay on Monday

The Economic Times

No father at home, grandparents dead, and the new global sensation Vozinha's heartbreak moment is no money for his mother to witness FIFA World Cup fame

Cape Verde's Vozinha delivered a career-defining performance against Spain, making seven saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw. Despite global acclaim and a surge in followers, the veteran goalkeeper was overcome with emotion, crying for his deceased grandparents and his mother, who couldn't attend due to visa and financial issues.

The Economic Times

Instagram followers from 50,000 to 5 million in few hours: How to do it, Vozinha style

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global star after an incredible World Cup performance against Spain. He made numerous saves, frustrating the Spanish team. His Instagram followers surged from thousands to millions. Vozinha's journey from a small island nation to football's biggest stage is a remarkable underdog story. This event…

The Economic Times

Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven crucial saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. This achievement marked a significant moment for the small island nation on the world's biggest football stage. Vozinha's journey…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

FourFourTwo

World Cup day five highlights: Cape Verde humble Spain, water break frustration, work ahead for Marcelo Bielsa and groups shaping up nicely

One of the most memorable games of the whole World Cup took place on Monday, and there was plenty to talk about across the four games

FourFourTwo

The biggest lost bet of the 2026 World Cup just landed after Spain vs Cape Verde

The 2026 World Cup's biggest loser has been revealed after Spain vs Cape Verde

The Independent UK

Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde’s Vozinha in tears as cost of visa stopped mother being at Spain draw

The 40-year-old goalkeeper, named player of the match after making seven saves in his country’s 0-0 draw against Spain, was in tears at full time

Sports Illustrated

Spain Show They Can’t Win the World Cup Without Lamine Yamal Firing

La Roja’s failure to break down one of the tournament’s lowest-ranked teams rings alarm bells.

Euronews

Spain record surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde

Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th.

The Independent UK

How Cape Verde pulled off an astonishing and unexpected draw with Spain

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The European champions were held to a draw by the World Cup debutants

1 2 3 4

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.