Vozinha granted shirt name exemption by Chile FA

What the report says

The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) has approved an exemption allowing Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his nickname on his Colo Colo shirt, despite league rules that normally require players to use their legal names. The decision means the 40-year-old, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, will be able to keep using the moniker he has carried throughout his career.

BBC Sport reports that Vozinha joined Colo Colo on a six-month deal on Monday and arrived in Santiago to a warm welcome from supporters before training with his new team-mates. Colo Colo, one of Chile’s most successful clubs, sought permission for the shirt-name exception after the player signed for the side.

The nickname, which means “granny” in Portuguese, has taken on added significance for the goalkeeper after his performances at the World Cup with Cape Verde. He helped his country earn its first World Cup point and reach the knockout rounds, prompting a surge in his profile. Vozinha said the name has deep personal and family meaning and that he hoped to continue using it as a tribute. The case is a reminder of how sporting regulations can collide with player identity and branding, especially for athletes whose international visibility rises quickly after major tournaments.