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Jeffries Urges Rubio on World Cup Visa
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha can attend her son’s FIFA World Cup match. The incident highlights the intersection of sports and diplomacy.
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The Hill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha can attend her son’s next FIFA World Cup match. Cape Verde on Monday played to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta against Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites
2026-06-16 17:56 UTC