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Vozinha's World Cup Fame
Cape Verde's goalkeeper shares his post-World Cup life.
In brief
Cape Verde's goalkeeper shares his post-World Cup life. Vozinha prefers his pre-fame life over global fame after Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Vozinha's World Cup debut
Vozinha played for Cape Verde in their World Cup debut.
Fame surge
His Instagram followers jumped from 50,000 to over one million during the game.
Privacy loss
Vozinha says he has less privacy now with fans wanting photos and autographs.
“I no longer have any privacy, or at least much less than I used to”
Mother's visa
US House leader waived visa fees for Vozinha's mother to attend his World Cup match.
Fame trade-off
Vozinha prefers his quiet life before fame to his current public profile.
“To be honest, if i were offered the life i have today or the life i had before, i'd choose the one i had before”
At a glance
Vozinha prefers his pre-fame life over global fame after Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut.
