Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha warms-up prior to the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Argentina in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026
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Regulations from the Chile's professional football body require players to use their surname. This means that Vozinha — whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias — would not be allowed to use the nickname that made him famous around the world
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha warms-up prior to the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Argentina in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026
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