The arrival of Vozinha at Colo Colo not only sparked expectations due to his performance in the last World Cup but also due to an unexpected regulatory obstacle. The experienced goalkeeper from Cape Verde, who signed an 18-month contract with the Chilean club, will not be able to display the nickname that made him famous during the World Cup on his jersey.
The reason lies in Article 36 of the Bases of the Primera División Championship of the National Professional Football Association (ANFP), which states that players must only carry their paternal surname, maternal surname, or both on the back of their jersey. The regulation also expressly prohibits the use of nicknames, aliases, or stage names.
Thus, the goalkeeper will have to compete with the inscription "Évora" or "Dias", unless the regulation is modified.
