Cape Verde’s Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his performance against Spain and Brazilian channel CazéTV.

But that issue was resolved ahead of Cape Verde's next game. In a statement Wednesday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he was moved by Vozinha's story, and worked with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure Vozinha's mother had her visa issues resolved and all fees waived.

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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

MIAMI, June 18 (Reuters) - The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will finally get to watch her son play at the World Cup after receiving a visa to travel to the United States, following his tearful revelation that she missed his heroics against Spain due to travel issues.

Cape Verde goalkeeper and overnight sensation Vozinha will be reunited with his mother after she was not able to obtain a visa to see her son’s heroic performance against Spain. The 40-year-old keeper was at the heart of a player of the match display from Cape Verde,

Cape Verde's goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, who goes by the nickname Vozinha, made seven saves in a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday in the West African archipelago's first-ever men's World Cup appearance. But he said his mother, Evora, couldn't attend the match in Atlanta due to U.S. visa complications.

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