Miami, June 22 -- When Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha walked off the pitch after his team's shock draw with Spain in its opening World Cup Group H match, his thoughts turned to his mother thousands of miles away.
Six days later, Ana Candida Evora was in a suite as Cabo Verde faced Uruguay in Miami, completing a journey that became one of the most talked-about human-interest stories of theWorld Cup.
Ana arrived at Miami Stadium carrying a Cabo Verde flag and wearing a shirt bearing her son's name and number. Before the match, she expressed gratitude to those who made the trip possible in a video released by FIFA.
"I want to thank all the fans and all the people who helped me in this process. Also for the support they give the teams, especi...