Vozinha headlines World Cup free agent XI after Cape Verde's run

Vozinha hits the open market after World Cup run

Your goalkeeper is now a free agent. Vozinha, who started for Cape Verde in the World Cup knockout stages, headlines the Guardian's free agent XI from the tournament (1). No club has been announced yet, but the 38-year-old's performances against elite opposition make him one of the more intriguing names available on a free.

A photographer's lens on the Blue Sharks in America

Nicolas Arnal, a French photographer, spent the tournament with Cape Verde and has been telling the story behind the images. "Le monde découvre le Cap-Vert," he told Midi Libre, the world discovered Cape Verde (2). His account captures a campaign that no one saw coming, from the group stage through to pushing Argentina to extra time.

Fan reactions

The pride hasn't faded. Cape Verde fans online are still sharing Arnal's photos and reflecting on a tournament where the Blue Sharks earned respect from every corner of the football world. The Vozinha free agency news has supporters hoping he lands at a bigger club after his World Cup showing.