Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, celebrated for his standout World Cup performances, has received an unusual honor: a newly identified sea slug species named after him. Spanish biologist Jesus Ortea discovered the small red mollusk in the Caribbean and named it Aldisa vozinha in honor of the 40-year-old footballer’s role in Cape Verde’s historic tournament run. The tiny nation, one of the smallest ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, advanced past the group stage and pushed defending champion Argentina to extra time before being eliminated in the Round of 32. Vozinha’s standout display against Spain earned Cape Verde its first World Cup point, which was crucial for its advancement. His profile skyrocketed afterward, with his social media following growing to over 17 million.
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