Cabo Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Becomes Commercial Star After World Cup Heroics
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- Cabo Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation and commercial target after his man-of-the-match performance against Spain in the World Cup.
- His Instagram following surged from 50,000 to over 14 million, attracting interest from Chinese and European companies.
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Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha gained global attention for his performance in a World Cup match against Spain. This has led to a surge in his social media following and commercial interest.
Some of China’s biggest companies are chasing the signature of Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, hoping to harness the commercial power of the African player’s World Cup heroics.
The 40-year-old, whose man of the match performance in a goalless draw with Spain last week catapulted him to global stardom, has become an internet sensation, attracting more social media followers than some of the biggest names in sport, including NBA star Kevin Durant and NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
With China referee Ma Ning reportedly expected to earn 10 million yuan (US$1.48 million) from endorsements, Vozinha could likewise earn several millions from various deals.
Speaking to Brazilian media, Bernardo Vasconcelos, the player’s agent, said Vozinha, whose Instagram following jumped from 50,000 to more than 14 million almost overnight, was now being tracked by several high-profile firms, and “many teams”.
“To be honest, these past few days have been difficult for him to manage,” Vasconcelos said. “Even though Vozinha is very calm and manages to keep his feet on the ground, the noise after his World Cup debut has been very loud.
“In the past few days, proposals have already emerged for Vozinha to do all sorts of things, many from Brazilian companies. But not only them; the biggest communication and advertising agencies in Europe and China also want to work with him.
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Vozinha will sign multiple endorsement deals worth several million dollars.
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Preguntas abiertas
- Which specific companies are pursuing Vozinha?
- What are the projected earnings from these deals?
- Will Vozinha's fame translate to long-term commercial success?
