Vozinha Misses His Old Life After Finding Fame Following the World Cup
Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper Vozinha expressed that the increased attention after the tournament destroyed his privacy and that he misses his old, peaceful days.
Josimar Jose Evora Dias, better known as Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper of Cape Verde who drew attention with his performance at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, shared his discomfort with the fame he has gained. The experienced shot-stopper stated that he misses his former quiet life and has lost his personal peace.
He Would Prefer His Previous Life
Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Jose Evora Dias stated that he misses his quiet life before the FIFA 2026 World Cup and is struggling with the difficulties that come with being famous.
Speaking to the British publication The Observer, the 40-year-old goalkeeper stated that if given the chance to choose between the life he has today and his previous life, he would choose his former life.
Difficulties in Daily Life
Stating that even ordinary activities have become difficult in his daily life, Vozinha shared that when he goes to a restaurant, people want to take photos with him or get his autograph.
Having signed a contract with the Chilean team Colo Colo in August, the experienced goalkeeper noted that there are people who record videos of him without permission and that he is deeply disturbed by this situation.
Privacy and Social Media
Explaining that he has no privacy left in his life, Vozinha said that he has completely turned off notifications on his social media account and curbed the urge to check who is following him.
Stating that he doesn't know much about Instagram, the player noted that he has lost his peace and tranquility, and at first did not even realize that he had reached over a million followers.
Success at the World Cup
Cape Verde managed to attract the great attention of the football public after being eliminated from the tournament with a 3-2 defeat against Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With his performance throughout the tournament, the 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became one of the symbolic figures of the team and found himself at the center of this sudden and intense attention.