World Cup 2026: The words Messi told Vozinha after the great 'battle' between Argentina and Cape Verde

Cape Verde's impressive run in the World Cup 2026 came to an end after a hard-fought 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina. The match was a testament to the resilience and skill of the Cape Verdean team, particularly their veteran goalkeeper.

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, at 40 years old, was a standout performer throughout the tournament. He concluded his World Cup campaign with a remarkable 18 saves, showcasing exceptional reflexes and determination against formidable opponents like Argentina.

Following the intense final whistle, Argentinian captain Lionel Messi sought out Vozinha. In a moment of sportsmanship, Messi embraced the Cape Verdean goalkeeper and offered words of admiration for his performance.

Vozinha later shared the touching exchange, revealing that Messi told him, "You are incredible. Your compatriots must be proud of you." The goalkeeper expressed how much this recognition from one of football's greatest players meant to him, highlighting the profound impact of Messi's praise.

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I went to greet him, and before I could even say anything, he hugged me and said, ‘Good job. You’re a great goalkeeper.’ Those words from a player like Messi mean a lot to me. I’ll…