# @etalkctv on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-06-16T15:42:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Etalk (@etalkctv) — https://gondola.cc/etalkctv

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THIS is what the FIFA World Cup is all about! ❤️⚽ Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar ‘Vozinha’ Dias is gaining millions of followers (and counting!) after his history-making performance against Spain yesterday. 

Though Vozinha is a legend of Cape Verde football, this is both his and the country’s first appearance at the FIFA World Cup ever! With Spain ranked no. 2 in the tournament, it’s even more incredible that Vozinha helped keep the score 0-0 to end in a draw. After that incredible performance, he was named player of the match. 

What’s more, the 40-year-old shared that he wished his mother could be there to witness the “dream come true,” but she couldn’t afford the visa required to travel to the U.S. According to The Guardian: “In January the U.S. government added Cape Verde to the list of countries whose citizens have to post a returnable bond of up to $15,000 (£11,200) before travelling to the US, on top of the visa fee.” 

After the match, he told the publication, “I cried because I grew up with my grandparents and unfortunately they were not here; they died a few years ago. They were everything for me, for my life. I also cried because my mum didn’t manage to be here because of the visa. Because of the money we had to pay for the visa, we didn’t manage to [get it done] on time. I would like her to be here, but I’m also very happy.”

He continued, “I have worked my whole life for this moment. I’m 40 years old. I started playing football professionally when I was 25, in 2012. I thought about leaving but I continued because of this dream. This is for everyone. I was named man of the match but this is for all of my teammates because without them nothing would be possible. I will continue to work for Cape Verde and for the people.” 

Stay tuned to tsn_official for all your FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage!

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#FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #Vozinha #JosimarDias #Football

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fifaworldcup, fifa, vozinha, josimardias, football

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