Vozinha: I miss my peace and quiet

Cape Verde's World Cup hero Vozinha says fame has cost him the privacy he once cherished.

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What happened. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shot to global fame after keeping Spain at bay in a 0-0 World Cup draw and then pushing Argentina to extra time. He now says he misses the 'peace and tranquillity' of his pre-fame life.

• His Instagram followers jumped from 50,000 to over a million during the Spain match.
• He says he no longer has privacy and is often filmed or asked for photos.
• His mother, once unable to afford a visa, is now visited daily by fans.

“I've lost my peace and tranquillity.”

— Vozinha

Vozinha's newfound fame has brought admiration but also a loss of privacy he struggles with.

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