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Chilean Football Federation Grants Shirt Name Exemption to Goalkeeper Vozinha

Chilean Football Federation Grants Shirt Name Exemption to Goalkeeper Vozinha

The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) has officially approved a request from Colo Colo goalkeeper Vozinha to display his nickname on his jersey. This decision serves as an exemption to standard league regulations regarding player name formatting.

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The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) has granted a formal exemption to Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, allowing him to wear his nickname on the back of his jersey following his recent signing with the Chilean club Colo Colo. Under standard league regulations, players are typically required to display their legal surnames on their kits.

While the specific details of the regulatory hurdle were not fully elaborated upon by the federation, the approval marks a notable departure from the league's usual strict adherence to naming conventions. The move allows the goalkeeper, whose legal name is Josimar Dias, to maintain the branding associated with his professional moniker, 'Vozinha,' which is how he is recognized internationally. The decision is expected to be implemented immediately for the upcoming season, ensuring the player can represent his new club under his preferred professional identity.

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BBC SportCenterA+

Reported the administrative decision as a straightforward sports news update.

"granted an exemption"

"granted an exemption"

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  • ·The specific regulation or rule number that necessitated the exemption was not cited.
  • ·The reaction of other league clubs or the players' union to this special treatment remains unaddressed.

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1 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: BBC Sport (A)