Priced out of World Cup, Vozinha's mother watches son's heroics from home - Reuters
Priced out of World Cup, Vozinha's mother watches son's heroics from home Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"I have worked my whole life for this moment."
— Vozinha , Athlete
"Vozinha is overwhelmed by the emotion."
— Bubista , Athlete
"Chorei após o jogo, porque cresci com os meus avós quando era criança, e eles não puderam estar ali."
— Josimar José Évora Dias , Athlete
"Minha mãe também não pôde estar aqui por causa de problemas com o visto e do dinheiro que precisávamos pagar para consegui-lo."
— Josimar José Évora Dias , Athlete
"É uma recompensa por toda a caminhada."
— Josimar José Évora Dias , Athlete
Key People
Bubista is the coach of the Cape Verde national football team.
Josimar is a 40-year-old goalkeeper known as 'Vozinha' who played in the World Cup.
Vozinha is a standout player known for their performance in football.
Vozinha's mother is unable to attend the FIFA World Cup due to financial constraints.
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Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, was named player of the match after making seven saves in a 0-0 draw against Spain. He expressed sadness that his mother couldn't attend due to visa costs.
Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, made seven saves in a 0-0 draw against Spain, leading to a massive increase in his social media following. His mother couldn't attend due to visa costs.
Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, made seven saves in a 0-0 draw against Spain. He was emotional as his mother couldn't attend due to visa costs.
Vozinha, the goalkeeper for Cape Verde, stated that his mother couldn't travel to the United States for the World Cup due to visa issues and associated costs.
Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, made seven saves in a 0-0 draw against Spain. He was emotional as his mother couldn't attend due to visa and financial issues.
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