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Vozinha's Colo Colo jersey nickname dispute

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2026-07-28 13:04 UTC → 2026-07-28 15:45 UTC · added removed

Vozinha signs with Vozinha's Colo Colo, faces Colo jersey rule nickname dispute

Colo Colo confirmed on 24 July 2026 that 40‑year‑old Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar “Vozinha” José Évora Dias had agreed to an 18‑month deal, pending medicals and paperwork. The club reiterated the agreement on 26 July, noting his World Cup clean‑sheet against Spain and strong showing versus Argentina as both a sporting and marketing boost for the league‑leading side. Vozinha, a free agent after leaving Portuguese club Chaves, travelled to Santiago for examinations and will be presented at the Estadio Monumental once cleared. Reported remuneration is about $25,000 (≈ 47 million Chilean pesos) per month, underscoring the commercial intent of the signing. Chile’s football association (ANFP) rule article 36 permits only a player’s surname or a given‑name initial on the back of the shirt; nicknames are prohibited. Consequently, Vozinha Colo Colo formally requested an exemption so the nickname “Vozinha” could appear on the jersey. On 28 July 2026 the request was denied, meaning the goalkeeper must wear "Dias" or "Évora" unless a rare exemption waiver is granted, with any later granted. Any breach attracting would draw an administrative yellow card and a fine of up to 20 UF for the club. Colo Colo is pursuing the exemption, arguing the nickname would boost merchandise sales. The goalkeeper’s arrival adds to Colo Colo’s 12‑point league lead and his social‑media profile—over 600 000 Instagram followers, eclipsing veteran Arturo Vidal—has heightened the club’s marketability. marketability, even as the jersey dispute draws additional public attention.

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  1. 2026-07-28 15:45 UTC Vozinha's Colo Colo jersey nickname dispute
  2. 2026-07-28 13:04 UTC Vozinha signs with Colo Colo, faces jersey rule
  3. 2026-07-28 11:49 UTC Vozinha signs with Colo Colo, faces jersey rule
  4. 2026-07-27 14:33 UTC Vozinha signs with Colo Colo
  5. 2026-07-27 12:28 UTC Vozinha signs with Colo Colo
  6. 2026-07-26 22:30 UTC Vozinha signs with Colo Colo
  7. 2026-07-26 15:54 UTC Vozinha signs with Colo Colo
  8. 2026-07-26 10:44 UTC Vozinha signs 18‑month deal with Colo Colo
  9. 2026-07-26 05:55 UTC Vozinha signs 18‑month deal with Colo Colo
  10. 2026-07-26 04:40 UTC Vozinha signs 18‑month deal with Colo Colo
  11. 2026-07-26 02:01 UTC Vozinha signs 18‑month deal with Colo Colo
  12. 2026-07-26 01:24 UTC Vozinha signs 18‑month deal with Colo Colo
  13. 2026-07-26 00:15 UTC Vozinha signs 18‑month deal with Colo Colo
  14. 2026-07-25 22:20 UTC Vozinha signs 18‑month deal with Colo Colo
  15. 2026-07-25 19:07 UTC Vozinha signs 18‑month deal with Colo Colo

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