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Cape Verde's 40-Year-Old Goalkeeper Stuns European Champions Spain at World Cup
Times of India·Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their World Cup group opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance including seven saves to earn the Player of the Match award. After the game, Vozinha broke down in tears — not just for the historic result, but also for his late grandparents and his mother, who could not attend because of visa money issues.
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