Cape Verde goalkeeper Fozenia has revealed that the fame he gained after his performances at the 2026 World Cup has significantly changed his private life.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper admitted that he has lost much of the peace and privacy he enjoyed before becoming widely known, and said he would choose his previous life if given the option.
Hundreds of Messages Reach Fozenia Every Day
Fozenia explained that the attention surrounding him has become a constant part of his daily routine.
He said he wakes up to find more than 300 WhatsApp messages and has been forced to turn off his phone notifications because of the overwhelming number of messages.
The goalkeeper also revealed that unknown people have started attempting to contact people close to him, further reducing the privacy he once enjoyed.
Fame Has Also Affected His Family
The impact of Fozenia’s growing popularity has extended beyond his own life and reached his family, particularly his mother, who lives in Cape Verde.
According to the goalkeeper, fans have started visiting his mother frequently, making the effects of his newfound fame noticeable within his family as well.
Fozenia: I Lost My Peace and Calm
Fozenia described the personal impact of his popularity, saying that he has lost his peace and calm and no longer enjoys the same level of privacy as before.
He explained that while the attention is connected to his success on the football pitch, it has also brought major changes to his everyday life.
Why Does Fozenia Prefer His Life Before Fame?
Despite the success and recognition that followed the World Cup, Fozenia said he would still choose his life before fame if he had the opportunity to go back.
For the Cape Verde goalkeeper, the loss of privacy and peace has outweighed the benefits of his increased public profile, particularly as the attention has also affected his family.
Who is Fozenia?
Fozenia is a 40-year-old goalkeeper for the Cape Verde national team.
What did Fozenia say about fame after the 2026 World Cup?
He said fame has cost him much of his privacy, peace and calm compared with his life before the tournament.
How many WhatsApp messages does Fozenia receive?
He said he wakes up to more than 300 WhatsApp messages and has had to disable his phone notifications.
Has Fozenia’s family been affected by his fame?
Yes. He said fans have begun visiting his mother, who lives in Cape Verde.
Does Fozenia prefer his life before fame?
Yes. He said he would choose his previous life if given the choice between his current life and the period before fame.
