Cape Verde’s World Cup hero, social media sensation Vozinha joins Colo-Colo

Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha says he always believed he was a ‘big club’ player after move to Colo-Colo in Chile. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says he always believed ⁠he belonged ⁠at a major club after his standout performances at the World Cup earned him a move ⁠to Chilean side Colo-Colo. “Despite playing in smaller leagues for clubs that weren’t exactly giants, deep down I always told myself I was ⁠a ‘big club’ player,” Vozinha told reporters late on Tuesday. “So ⁠when Colo-Colo came calling, there was no doubt. From day one, I knew where I wanted to play. I received many offers, but ⁠Colo-Colo was always the priority.” The 40-year-old, who became a social media sensation at the FIFA World Cup, played a ⁠crucial role in helping the small African island nation get past the group stage before suffering a narrow defeat to Argentina in the round of 32. Vozinha joined Colo-Colo, who have won a record 34 Chilean top-flight titles, after leaving Portuguese second-tier side Chaves.

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