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Cape Verde goalkeeper's mother granted U.S. visa for World Cup match
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Cape Verde goalkeeper's mother granted U.S. visa for World Cup match

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper, Vozinha, will be granted a U.S. visa to attend his team's second World Cup match.
  • U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries facilitated the visa process after learning of the goalkeeper's mother's inability to attend the first game.
  • Cape Verde secured a 0-0 draw against Spain in their opening match, with Vozinha making crucial saves.

The mother of Cape Verde's star goalkeeper, Josimar Dias 'Vozinha', will be able to travel to the United States to watch her son's team in their second World Cup match against Uruguay. U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries announced that all visa fees have been waived, and travel arrangements are being made for the reunion.

Jeffries, who has maternal Cape Verdean heritage, stated that he spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure Vozinha's mother could attend the upcoming game in Miami. He expressed gratitude to Rubio, the State Department, the Cape Verdean government, and FIFA for their collaboration in making this possible.

This development comes after Vozinha revealed following Cape Verde's opening match against Spain that his mother had been unable to obtain a visa in time for the game in Atlanta. Cape Verde, making its World Cup debut and considered the underdog in Group H, achieved a commendable 0-0 draw against the reigning European champions, with Vozinha's performance being instrumental.

Jeffries praised the resilience of the Cape Verdean team, noting that they have been celebrated by Cape Verdeans worldwide and football fans globally. The team's courageous performance against a favored opponent has captured international attention. Cape Verde and Uruguay are scheduled to face off in Miami on Sunday, June 21.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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