Carlo Ancelotti has always expressed his respect for Lionel Messi's talent throughout his career.
*On the "Greatest of All Time"
"It’s difficult to say, I don’t know if he’s the best in history. It’s not fair to say that, because each era has very good players. 'Messi is the best in history' won’t come out of my mouth. I’ve enjoyed so many good players; I train the Ballon d’Or [winner] every day. And I’ve seen Cruyff, Maradona play..."
December 2022, following Argentina's World Cup win)*
"I would have liked to have trained Leo Messi, if only to compare him to Cristiano Ronaldo."
( June 2021)
On Messi's Quality:
"Messi has a place in every team in the world."
On a potential return to La Liga:
"Messi can do whatever he wants and Barcelona too. It’s not an issue for me. I like him as a player. For Spanish football, it could be nice to have him. But it’s a matter for Messi and Barcelona.
VOZINHA: THE " LITTLE GRAND MA" OF FOOTBALL
Vozinha is known for reflexes, positional awareness, and vocal leadership in organizing his defense.
"Vozinha," which means "little grandma" in Cape Verde Creole, a nickname from his childhood.
He was born Josimar Dias (after Brazilian full-back Josimar), his father initially wanted to name him after Argentine star Jorge Valdano.
He has a younger brother, Delmiro, who is also a professional footballer and defender.
He was nicknamed "Vozinha" because he was the smallest child when playing street football with older boys.
2025/26 Season
Club: Represented GD Chaves.
At 40 years and 12 days old, he became the oldest player to feature in a nation's first FIFA World Cup match, earning a clean sheet and Man-of-the-Match honors against Spain.