No more nickname: Chilean club forced to strip Vozinha of his trademark

Five days ago, the Chilean giants Colo-Colo announced the signing of one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup, Josimar Jose Evora Dias, aka Vozinha, and the Cabo Verde international has already encountered an obstacle.Just when the whole world had come to know him by this nickname, the strict rules in the Chilean first division are threatening to take away his trademark.Vozinha may not be able to wear his iconic nickname on his official kit after signing with Colo Colo 😧Per regulations of Chile's National Professional Football Association (ANFP), only official surnames are allowed on the back of uniforms with an optional first name initial,… pic.twitter.com/Ufc9ygho7z— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2026 According to the regulations of the Chile's National Professional Football Association (ANFP), players are allowed to use only their real names on their shirts, meaning that the 40-year-old goalkeeper's globally recognized moniker is off the table. Instead, he'll have to wear either Evora Dias or just Dias on his back.And while it remains to be seen whether this will bother Vozinha, who is still enjoying the best days of his career in its twilight, all thanks to his and Cabo Verde's World Cup heroics, it will definitely be an issue for his new team, Colo-Colo.World Cup hero Vozinha breaks down in tears after completing dream move to Colo-ColoChile's most decorated club decided to sign the veteran custodian not only for his qualities between the posts but also for the star power he brings, with his world-famous nickname expected to boost shirt sales.As a result, this comes as a significant marketing setback for Colo-Colo, as they are about to lose one of their strongest commercial assets, as well as the revenue it could generate.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868161##