Goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the most notable characters at the start of the World Cup, returned to the spotlight after revealing that his own mother was unable to travel to the United States to follow Cape Verde's campaign in the tournament. Responsible for a decisive performance in the draw against Spain, one of the favorites for the title, the 40-year-old veteran stated that recent changes in American immigration policy prevented his mother from traveling. In January, Cape Verde was included in a list of countries whose citizens now have to present a US$15,000 deposit to enter the United States. The measure was adopted by Donald Trump's government as part of new immigration rules. Last month, the White House announced that fans with World Cup tickets would be exempt from the requirement. According to Vozinha, however, the flexibility came too late for her mother to organize the trip of around 6,400 kilometers to Atlanta, where the Cape Verdean team played the match against Spain. The situation gained repercussions in the United States. A deputy from the Democratic Party asked the American government to intervene to help the goalkeeper's mother attend Cape Verde's next match, scheduled for Sunday, against Uruguay, in Miami. Vozinha is experiencing one of the most important moments of her career, precisely in the final stretch of her professional career. Until the end of last season, he played for a Portuguese second division club. He is currently without a contract and, at 40 years old, he is one of the oldest players in this edition of the World Cup. Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha, during the game against Spain. Jacob Kupferman/AP