Jeffries urges Rubio to ensure Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mother gets visa for World Cup
Jeffries asked Marco Rubio to help secure a visa so Vozinha’s mother can attend Cape Verde’s next World Cup match.
- On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother attend his next FIFA World Cup match against Uruguay in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 21.
- Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, held Spain scoreless in a historic 0-0 tie but openly wept post-match because his mother could not attend due to visa costs.
- Following his emotional interview, social media users launched a GoFundMe titled "Bring Vozinha's mum to the World Cup" with a target of over $11,000, while his Instagram followers surged from 40,000 to nearly 6 million.
- Cape Verde coach Bubista described the moment as a "cry of resilience," noting that Vozinha was "overwhelmed with emotion" after struggling for years to reach the world stage.
- This incident highlights broader visa and travel challenges affecting tournament participants, as Cape Verde continues its campaign with two group matches remaining before potentially advancing to the knockout stages.
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The hero carrier of Cape Verde's national, Vozinha, will have his mother in the stands when she re-enters the World Cup on Sunday, after the American authorities intervened to ensure that she will be able to get a visa in time to attend the match against Uruguay in Miami, Reuters reports.
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SCAN SPORT - After being prevented by financial visa constraints, Vozinha's mother should attend the game against Uruguay.
FIFA World Cup: Visa Hurdle Cleared as Vozinha's Mother Set to Attend Cape Verde's Next Match
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The development was announced by US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who said efforts involving the US State Department, the government of Cape Verde, and FIFA had ensured that Vozinha's mother would be able to travel to the United States in time for Cape Verde's Group A clash against Uruguay on Sunday. Sports News | FIFA World Cup: Visa Hurdle Cleared as Vozinha's Mother Set to Atte…
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