How can Iran be expected to compete under the conditions they have been given, in which they have to come from Mexico and have to leave the United States within hours of playing every match?â
Every team is supposed to compete under the same conditions. How can they prepare properly for the matches they have to play?
This is not fair at all. There is no doubt about that.
Iâm not gonna jinx the World Cup.
But, you know, the last time we won the World Cup it was a Labour government.
And so itâs absolutely clear that we only win World Cups under a Labour government.
So letâs hope that this is the next opportunity.
Cape Verdeans in America and throughout the diaspora have been celebrating the underdog grit and resilience of the Blue Sharks, joined by soccer fans from nations throughout the globe.
That joy was tempered a bit when Vozinha tearfully revealed that his own mother was unable to watch her sonâs iconic performance in person due to visa complications. No mother should miss the chance to see her child make history.
Upon learning of this development, I spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and asked the State Department to do everything in their power to ensure that his mother can attend Cabo Verdeâs next match. It is a privilege to announce that Vozinhaâs mom will be able to secure a visa in time to attend their game this Sunday against Uruguay.
All fees have been waived consistent with official policy. Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami. I thank Secretary Rubio, US State Department officials, the government of Cabo Verde and Fifa for working together to make this possible.
Every team is supposed to compete under the same conditions. How can they prepare properly for the matches they have to play?
This is not fair at all. There is no doubt about that.
Iâm not gonna jinx the World Cup.
But, you know, the last time we won the World Cup it was a Labour government.
And so itâs absolutely clear that we only win World Cups under a Labour government.
So letâs hope that this is the next opportunity.
Cape Verdeans in America and throughout the diaspora have been celebrating the underdog grit and resilience of the Blue Sharks, joined by soccer fans from nations throughout the globe.
That joy was tempered a bit when Vozinha tearfully revealed that his own mother was unable to watch her sonâs iconic performance in person due to visa complications. No mother should miss the chance to see her child make history.
Upon learning of this development, I spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and asked the State Department to do everything in their power to ensure that his mother can attend Cabo Verdeâs next match. It is a privilege to announce that Vozinhaâs mom will be able to secure a visa in time to attend their game this Sunday against Uruguay.
All fees have been waived consistent with official policy. Travel arrangements are now being made for mother and son to reunite in Miami. I thank Secretary Rubio, US State Department officials, the government of Cabo Verde and Fifa for working together to make this possible.
