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Cape Verde's Vozinha in tears as cost of visa stopped mother being at Spain draw
Keeper named player of the match against Euro winners
TL;DR
- Vozinha, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper, was named player of the match in their 0-0 draw against Spain.
- He was unable to share the moment with his mother because she could not afford the $15,000 bond and visa fee required for travel to the US.
- Vozinha dedicated his performance to his late grandparents and his mother, expressing that the game was the culmination of his lifelong dream.
- The Cape Verde team is competing in their first World Cup, emphasizing their unity, resilience, and determination to compete.
- Head coach Bubista praised Vozinha's performance and highlighted the team's courage and resilience as a metaphor for their country.