{"id":792279,"date":"2026-07-29T23:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/792279\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T23:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:55:09","slug":"world-cup-star-vozinha-dons-spider-man-jersey-the-nickname-on-his-shirt-for-chile-club-up-for-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/792279\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup star Vozinha dons Spider-Man jersey. The nickname on his shirt for Chile club up for vote"},"content":{"rendered":"

SANTIAGO \u2013 Vozinha is cashing in on his newfound fame by promoting the new Spider-Man film. The 40-year-old World Cup star’s arrival to his new club<\/a> in Chile, however, was caught up in old-fashioned paperwork.<\/p>\n

The Cape Verde goalkeeper was scheduled to be with Colo Colo by Wednesday, but Chile\u2019s biggest and most successful club says Vozinha’s trip has been delayed because of paperwork. They’re hopeful of a Thursday arrival.<\/p>\n

Vozinha was still able to wear a jersey Wednesday though \u2014 by donning Spider-Man gear as part of a Sony Pictures Brazil campaign promoting \u201cSpider-Man: Brand New Day.\u201d<\/a> On Instagram, Vozinha encouraged his 29.6 million followers \u2014 up from under 50,000 before the World Cup \u2014 to go see the film.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Colo Colo<\/a> is also racing to resolve some issues regarding Vozinha.<\/p>\n

The most pressing concern is the name that will appear on the goalkeeper\u2019s jersey. Regulations from the Chilean National Association of Professional Football (ANFP) require players to use their surname. This means that Vozinha \u2014 whose real name is Josimar Jos\u00e9 \u00c9vora Dias \u2014 would not be allowed to use the nickname that made him famous around the world<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That would be a setback not only for the player \u2014 whose moniker means \u201cgrandma\u201d in Portuguese, a tribute to the woman who raised him \u2014 but also to the personal brand he has built worldwide.<\/p>\n

According to ANFP regulations, \u201cnicknames, appellations, or sobriquets will not be permitted\u201d in the domestic competition. Players who fail to comply face an administrative yellow card, while their clubs can be fined up to $875.<\/p>\n

Colo Colo has requested an exemption from the Council of Presidents, the body comprised of the top executives of Chilean clubs. The board is expected to vote on the matter Friday, and the decision must be unanimous for Vozinha to wear his nickname.<\/p>\n

Another challenge will be deciding which jersey number the Cape Verdean will wear, as the traditional goalkeeper numbers are already assigned, with Argentine goalkeeper Fernando de Paul wearing No. 1.<\/p>\n

World Cup star energizes Chile<\/p>\n

Vozinha emerged as one of the breakout stars of the World Cup by leading debutant Cape Verde on a remarkable run. He kept a clean sheet against eventual champion Spain<\/a> in the team\u2019s opening match before producing a series of spectacular saves against Argentina in the round of 32, where Cape Verde lost 3-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His move to South America has generated enormous interest in Chile<\/a>, where the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup after finishing last in the qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Vozinha\u2019s signing is also expected to boost the profile of both Colo Colo and Chilean football while creating significant commercial opportunities.<\/p>\n

As his social media following soared<\/a>, Vozinha has become the face of several advertising campaigns.<\/p>\n

Across Chile, meanwhile, the \u201cVozinha effect\u201d is already being felt. Since announcing the signing, Colo Colo has gained nearly 70,000 followers across its social media platforms, many of them from overseas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole world is getting to know Colo Colo better,\u201d supporter H\u00e9ctor Hermosilla said. \u201cThe world\u2019s cameras will be on Vozinha and that\u2019s going to be good for the club.”<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

AP soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/a><\/p>\n

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