Vozinha's mother secures visa to attend World Cup match in Miami

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Vozinha's mother secures visa to attend World Cup match in Miami
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US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, will receive a visa to enter the United States and watch her son at the World Cup. Issues with visa costs previously prevented her from attending Cape Verde's match against Spain. The Cape Verdean government was listed as requiring a significant bond for entry, but this requirement was waived for World Cup ticket holders. Evora is now expected to be in Miami for the upcoming match against Uruguay on June 18. Her son's emotional connection to the game and desire for her presence underscored the significance of this event.

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  • Vozinha plays for Cape Verde's national team.
  • Ana Candida Evora will attend the match against Uruguay.
  • The U.S. waived visa fees for World Cup ticketholders.
  • Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain in their last match.
  • Vozinha has been a key player in this World Cup.
Latest Updates
  • 5:44 PMESPN SoccerVozinha's mom gets visa OK for Cape Verde game
  • 4:30 PMYahoo SportsHero Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to be reunited with mother at World Cup
  • 4:02 PMThe Guardian SportMother of Cape Verde star Vozinha will secure visa to attend World Cup in US
  • 4:02 PMYahoo SportsMother of Cape Verde star Vozinha will secure visa to attend World Cup in US
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US House leader Jeffries says fees have been waived ‘No mother should miss the chance to watch their child’ Goalkeeper fueled shock goalless draw with Spain The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to receive a visa to enter the United States and watch her son play at the World Cup after cost issues prevented her from attending their historic draw against Spain earlier this week, US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Wednesday. Cape Verde was named by the US government on a list of countries whose citizens must post a returnable bond of $15,000 (£11,200) to travel to the United States, in addition to a visa fee. The Trump administration last month dropped the requirement for World Cup ticket holders, but by that point the high costs had ruled out the trip for Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper. Continue reading...

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The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be able to receive a visa to enter the United States and watch her son play at the World Cup after cost issues prevented her from attending their historic draw against Spain earlier this week, US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Wednesday. Cape Verde was named by the US government on a list of countries whose citizens must post a returnable bond of $15,000 (£11,200) to travel to the United States, in addition to a visa fee. The Trump administration last month dropped the requirement for World Cup ticket holders, but by that point the high costs had ruled out the trip for Ana Candida Evora, the mother of Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper.

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The mother of Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for her 40-year-old son's next World Cup match, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday.

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