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Colo Colo have been granted a special exemption to allow Cape Verde goalkeeper …
π¨ Colo Colo have been granted a special exemption to allow Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his famous nickname on the back of his shirt. ππ¨π»
The Chilean League rules normally require players to use their legal names and state that “nicknames will not be permitted” on playing shirts. However, Colo Colo successfully appealed after the 40-year-old’s standout World Cup performances. π
π£ Vozinha:
The Chilean League rules normally require players to use their legal names and state that “nicknames will not be permitted” on playing shirts. However, Colo Colo successfully appealed after the 40-year-old’s standout World Cup performances. π
π£ Vozinha:
“It is the name I have used my entire life. In Cape Verde, it holds great significance and a rich history, and now it does globally as well.
“If my grandmother were alive today, I think she would be proud. I hope to keep using it for the rest of my career as a tribute.” β€οΈ
(Source: BBC Sport)
2026-08-05T19:53:59+00:00
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