Spain is crowned world champion in a dramatic final against Argentina

La Roja beats Argentina 1-0 in extra time and wins its second World Cup.

A high tension match

Spain became world champion for the second time in its history by defeating Argentina 1-0 in a match decided in extra time. The only goal came in the 106th minute, the work of Ferrán Torres with an accurate left foot.

The final, played in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was the highlight of the largest World Cup in history, on its 39th day. Argentina played with one man less throughout the extra time, which tipped the balance in favor of the Red.

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Lionel Messi could not surpass Kylian Mbappé as the all-time top scorer in the World Cup. Nor did he manage to make the Albiceleste win two consecutive titles, a feat that had not been seen since Brazil’s triumphs in 1958 and 1962 with Pelé.

Spain dominated possession for long stretches, but found an inspired Emiliano Martínez. The Argentine goalkeeper made half a dozen high-quality interventions that kept his team alive until extra time.

The Argentine resistance finally gave way to Spanish control. Ferrán Torres took advantage of a space in the area to define powerfully and place the ball out of Martínez’s reach.

With this victory, Spain adds its second world title after the one obtained in South Africa 2010. The team led by Luis de la Fuente demonstrated defensive solidity and patience to break a rival that never stopped fighting.

Vozinha, World Cup figure, signs with Colo Colo

The goalkeeper who shone with Cape Verde in the World Cup comes to Chilean soccer.

Vozinha a Colo Colo

Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, will be a new Colo Colo player, confirmed the president of Blanco y Negro, Aníbal Mosa.

Mosa assured that the goalkeeper will travel to Chile in the coming days to undergo medical examinations and then will be presented at the Monumental Stadium. “He meets the conditions to be here,” he declared.

According to the leader, the operation also has a marketing component, but he stressed that Vozinha “has just had a very good World Cup.” He added that his arrival “places our club in the global orbit.”

Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar Dias, stole the show on June 15 with a key performance in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against then-European champions Spain. It was the first World Cup match in the history of his team.

Then Cape Verde tied 2-2 with Uruguay and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. They lost in the round of 32 against Argentina, forcing extra time.

His career includes clubs in Angola, Moldova, Cyprus, Slovakia and Portugal. His last team was Chaves, from the Portuguese second league, where he played for two years and left with the pass in his possession.

The nickname “Vozinha” means “granny” in Portuguese. He received it from children who bullied him and laughed when he went home crying to his grandparents. He later adopted him because another classmate had the same first name.

After the game against Spain, his followers on Instagram went from about 50,000 to more than 2.4 million in a few hours. Today it totals 29.5 million.

Mosa stated that the final details are being worked out, but he has confirmation from the player’s representatives.

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Central American Games inaugurated in Santo Domingo

Mexico will defend first place in the medal table in the regional competition that brings together 37 countries.

With a festive atmosphere and Caribbean rhythms, Santo Domingo began the twenty-fifth edition of the Central American and Caribbean Games. The event brings together some 6,200 athletes from 37 countries and territories, and marks the centenary of this regional competition.

Mexico will seek to maintain leadership in the medal table. In the previous edition, held in San Salvador, the Mexican delegation accumulated 353 medals, of which 145 were gold.

The flag bearers of the national delegation were the Olympic diver Juan Celaya and the shooter Gabriela Rodríguez. Both led the inaugural parade representing the country.

The Central American and Caribbean Games are one of the oldest multi-sport competitions on the continent. Its first edition was held in 1926 in Mexico City. Since then, they have been a platform for the development of sport in the region.

During the next few weeks, athletes will compete in various disciplines, with the hope of adding medals for their countries and achieving marks that will project them internationally.

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The World Cup sensation goalkeeper arrives in Colo Colo

The 40-year-old Cape Verdean goalkeeper joins the Chilean club after his great World Cup.

Vozinha, the goalkeeper who won the World Cup, arrives in Chile

The president of Blanco y Negro, Aníbal Mosa, confirmed the signing of the Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha for Colo Colo. “In the next few days he will travel to Chile for the rigorous exams and then he will be presented at the Monumental Stadium,” he declared to the press.

Mosa stressed that the 40-year-old goalkeeper “meets the conditions” for the team and acknowledged that the operation “has marketing additives.” However, he stressed that Vozinha “has just had a very good World Cup” and that his arrival helps “place our club in the global orbit.”

Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar Dias, became a global figure on June 15, when Cape Verde drew 0-0 against Spain, the current European champion. It was the first World Cup match in the history of his team. They then tied 2-2 with Uruguay and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. In the round of 32, they took Argentina to extra time.

The goalkeeper made his professional debut at the age of 25 with Progreso de Angola. Since then, he played in Moldova, Cyprus, Slovakia and Portugal. His last club was Chaves in the Portuguese second division, where he spent two years and retired with the pass in his possession.

In the national team since 2012, Vozinha confessed that he thought about leaving the national team, but “continued with this dream” of the World Cup. His nickname, which means “granny” in Portuguese, was given to him by older boys who bullied him on the field. Later he adopted it to differentiate himself from another player named Josimar.

After his performance against Spain, his followers on Instagram went from 50,000 to more than 2.4 million in a few days. Currently, the number exceeds 29.5 million.

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