Immensely Popular World Cup Goalkeeper Vozinha (40) Receives Fantastic News About His Mother

The U.S. State Department has pledged to assist in bringing Vozinha's mother to the World Cup, enabling her to watch her son in action during the remaining group stage matches against Uruguay and/or Saudi Arabia. An official confirmed the assistance to CNN International.

Fans from various countries participating in the World Cup are required to pay a deposit of up to €13,000 for their visa to enter the country. President Donald Trump's administration imposed this sanction after it was found that residents from as many as fifty countries frequently overstayed their visas. To raise this barrier, the deposit is requested. However, family members of World Cup players are exempt from this requirement, a State Department official noted.

Upon investigation, it was revealed that Vozinha's mother does not have visa issues, as the goalkeeper himself tearfully stated after his heroic performance against Spain. The problem reportedly lies in her not possessing a valid passport. "The department has not received a visa application from his mother. All family members of players are exempt from the deposit, and the department is actively trying to help Vozinha's family obtain a visa," the official said.

Vozinha himself had stated afterward that he 'really wanted' his mother to be with him at the World Cup. The Cape Verdean goalkeeper made seven saves without her in the stands, contributing to one of the biggest upsets of this World Cup. Afterward, he spoke about her absence, attributing it to visa issues. "We weren't on time and didn't have the money to pay for it," the forty-year-old goalkeeper said. "I really want to see her here."

After their 0-0 draw against Spain, Cape Verde is set to play Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in their remaining group matches.