FACT CHECK: Did Vozinha Get Messi Signed Jersey After Breaking Ronaldo Record?

Cape Verde national football team and goalkeeper Vozinha bowed out after a hard-fought 3-2 loss against Lionel Messi-led Argentina. Following the high-octane contest, some media outlets have run stories about the Cape Verde shot-stopper receiving a signed Messi jersey after the game, in which he recorded more dribbles than Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Vozinha's performance drew a lot of plaudits from fans and experts alike, and even prompted Lionel Messi to share some kind words post-game. Sportsdunia looks if this is true as we conduct a fact check on whether the Vozinha Messi signed jersey after breaking Ronaldo record.

Fact Check: Did Vozinha Get Messi Signed Jersey After Breaking Ronaldo Record?

According to some recent reports, Vozinha received a signed Messi jersey after the game, in which he recorded two dribbles and 198 touches. The tally was more than what Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo had recorded at the 2026 FIFA World Cup over the entire course of the tournament.

However, the Vozinha Messi signed jersey happened after the Cape Verde goal keeper asked the Argentine superstar for the same, according to the Sportsdunia fact check. There is no official confirmation that the jersey was signed and whether it was only presented because Messi was impressed by the player.

Vozinha experienced a stunning rise to fame in the 2026 edition and even propelling his Instagram followers from 50,000 to 20.6 million. The Cape Verde shot stopper registered 18 tournament saves and even went viral globally after making seven saves in a shocking 0-0 draw against Spain, following it up with 8 saves against Argentina.

What's Next for Vozinha After FIFA World Cup 2026?

The goalkeeper has openly expressed his desire to continue playing and explore new horizons. Vozinha became a free agent after his contract expired with Portuguese side GD Chaves before the start of the 2026 edition.

Given his massive popularity boom driven by Brazilian social media, South America has emerged as a fascinating potential landing spot. Even recent reports suggest there is growing interest from MLS side Inter Miami to sign Vozinha before the start of the new season.