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Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Gains Global Fame and MLS Interest After 2026 World Cup
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, became a global sensation after leading his team to their first World Cup knockout stage in 2026 and gained massive social media fame. Now a free agent, he is reportedly close to signing with MLS club Inter Miami, potentially joining Lionel Messi.
- 01Vozinha led Cape Verde to their first-ever World Cup knockout stage in 2026.
- 02He became the most followed goalkeeper on Instagram with 28.3 million followers.
- 03Cape Verde drew against Spain and Uruguay and lost narrowly to Argentina in the round of 16.
- 04Vozinha's contract with Portuguese club Chaves expired during the World Cup, making him a free agent.
- 05Inter Miami of MLS is reportedly the leading club interested in signing him.
- 06If signed, Vozinha could play alongside Lionel Messi in the United States.
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