“MY MOM COULDN’T AFFORD TO BE HERE.” – Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made 7 crucial saves to help his country earn a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain in their first-ever World Cup match — but it was what happened after the final whistle that left fans emotional.

Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was named player of the match after making seven saves in his side’s 0-0 draw against Spain, was in tears at full time. The mother of Cape Verde’s World Cup hero was not there to see history made because she could not afford the visa to the US. The goalkeeper … Read more