Vozinha’s mother wanted to be there. She wanted to see her son between the posts, defending Cabo Verde’s goal against Spain, starring in one of the most incredible moments of this World Cup. But a $15,000 bond to obtain a visa prevented it. 💔
After the match, the goalkeeper admitted it with a heartbreaking honesty that broke the hearts of thousands: “She couldn’t come because of the visa issue… the money we have to pay for it. We couldn’t get it in time and I wish she were here”. Those words traveled far. Very far.
So far that the United States Department of State confirmed to CNN that it is working to ensure Vozinha’s mother arrives in time and can see her son at the World Cup. The government also clarified that the immediate family members of participating athletes will be exempt from the bond requirement. Meanwhile, the goalkeeper went from 50,000 to nearly 10 million followers on Instagram. The whole world is watching Cabo Verde — and that son who only wants his mom in the stands. 🇨🇻❤️