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Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother to get US visa

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, could not attend her son's match against Spain due to the cost of a U.S. visa.
  • The U.S. visa application fee presented a significant financial barrier for Evora.
  • A Democratic representative has called for the U.S. to grant Evora a visa, highlighting the issue of accessibility for families supporting athletes.

Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's national football team goalkeeper, Vozinha, was unable to travel to the United States to watch her son play against Spain. The match, which ended in a goalless draw, was missed by Evora due to the prohibitive cost associated with obtaining a U.S. visa.

The financial burden of the visa application process emerged as the primary obstacle for Evora. This situation has drawn attention from a Democratic representative, who has publicly urged for Evora to be granted a U.S. visa.

The call for a visa highlights the challenges faced by families seeking to support athletes participating in international events held in the U.S. The incident underscores the accessibility issues that can arise from visa requirements, particularly for individuals from countries with less economic capacity.

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