Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe backstory of Vozinha, Cabo Verde's viral goalkeeperCape 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. In fullCape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following skyrockets after World Cup heroics against SpainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Cape Verde goalkeeper surpasses 7m Instagram followers after Spain performance
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe backstory of Vozinha, Cabo Verde's viral goalkeeperCape 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. In fullCape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following skyrockets after World Cup heroics against SpainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
