Josimar José Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, emerged as the key player in Cape Verde‘s remarkable draw against reigning European champions Spain.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper maintained a clean sheet throughout the match, undoubtedly securing the man of the match title.
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The significance of this match for Vozinha was evident at the final whistle, as he emotionally walked across the pitch of Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
His tears were not just for the remarkable result against Spain; during a press conference, he shared an emotional story:
“I cried because I was raised by my grandparents, who are no longer with us; they passed away a few years ago. They meant everything to me.”
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He continued, “Additionally, my mother couldn’t be here because we couldn’t afford the visa fee to enter the United States.”
This statement triggered a significant reaction on social media, where users, unlike usual negative trends, rallied to suggest creating a fundraiser to assist Vozinha’s mother in obtaining an entry visa to reunite with her son.
What transpired on Vozinha’s Instagram was remarkable: his follower count skyrocketed from 40,000 to nearly 6 million within hours.
This story is now regarded as one of the most touching and incredible narratives of this World Cup.
This article was translated into English using Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.