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Cape Verde hero Vozinha on newfound fame

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha admitted he would prefer his old life of privacy and peace over the global prominence he achieved during his nation's historic World Cup campaign. The forty-year-off player saw his social media following jump past one million after frustrating Spain in a scoreless draw and pushing Argentina into extra time.

Hakeem Jeffries assisted in waving visa fees so the player's mother could attend matches, though she is now frequently approached by fans at home. Vozinha, nominated for the Ballon d'Or men's goalkeeper of the year, emphasized that his team's success was a collective milestone.

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