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The goalkeeper who wept for his mother. Now Washington is trying to get her there

The goalkeeper who wept for his mother. Now Washington is trying to get her there

2 min readJun 17, 2026 05:05 PM IST On Monday night in Atlanta, Vozinha produced seven saves to hold Spain to a goalless draw in Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup match. At full time he wept. His mother had not been there. Ana Candida Evora had been unable to travel from Sao Vicente because she could not afford the bond payment the Trump administration requires from Cape Verdean citizens before a US visa is considered – up to $15,000 under rules introduced in January. Washington dropped the bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders last month, but by then, Vozinha told reporters, it was already too late. “The money for the visa, we didn’t manage on time, and I would like her to be here,” he said. By Tuesday morning, three things had happened simultaneously. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking him to personally ensure Vozinha’s mother could attend Cape Verde’s next match – against Uruguay in Miami on Sunday. “No mother should miss the chance to …

Triptii Dimri wept when mom recounted struggles she didn’t understand as child: ‘We judge mothers, bracket them’

Triptii Dimri wept when mom recounted struggles she didn’t understand as child: ‘We judge mothers, bracket them’

Actor Triptii Dimri opened up about how many box the women in their lives, especially mothers, at the trailer launch of her Netflix film Maa Behen in Mumbai. She recalled how, as a child, she would complain when her mother couldn’t cook, but had tears in her eyes as an adult when her mom recounted her struggles. Triptii Dimri understood her mother better after growing up, she says. Triptii Dimri on understanding her mother better Triptii called Maa Behen one of the most special films of her career, stating that she could connect to the script. “When it comes to women, we judge them. I will give an example from my life. We just put mothers in a bracket that she has got this responsibility, or this is her role…be it in films or in real life,” she said. Explaining further, the actor said, “I have seen how when my mother fell ill, and she couldn’t cook or do anything which she would on a daily basis, we used to complain. But we never looked …

Anurag Kashyap wept after watching Kohrra season 2, calls Mona Singh’s performance ‘cathartic’: Unmistakably world class

Anurag Kashyap wept after watching Kohrra season 2, calls Mona Singh’s performance ‘cathartic’: Unmistakably world class

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has showered praises on Sudip Sharma and his recent show Kohrra season two. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Anurag revealed that he wept after watching the show. He also called the performances of Mona Singh and Barun Sobti “cathartic.” Anurag Kashyap praised Kohrra season 2 as well as Mona Singh. Anurag Kashyap praises Sudip Sharma, Kohrra 2 Anurag shared a poster of the show. He reviewed Kohrra season two and hailed Sudip. Anurag wrote, “Could not stop watching it. Sudip Sharma is officially the first show runner in India who now has two better second seasons of two great shows. First Paatal Lok and now Kohraa. The story telling is peak, taking its time to unfold, letting characters breathe. Is in no hurry to solve the mystery, and in the process unpacks a whole town of people that needs therapy, including its protagonists.” Anurag thanks Netflix India, too He also thanked Netflix India for “letting the language of the land be and not alter with the genetics of its milieu.” “Mona Singh …

“Shah Rukh Khan Just Wept & Wept, Can’t Lose Another Father,” When Karan Johar Had The Worst News On Kal Ho Naa Ho Sets!

“Shah Rukh Khan Just Wept & Wept, Can’t Lose Another Father,” When Karan Johar Had The Worst News On Kal Ho Naa Ho Sets!

Shah Rukh Khan Broke Down On Kal Ho Naa Ho Sets When The Worst News Arrived! (Photo Credit – YouTube) It was 21 years ago that Shah Rukh Khan arrived in the theaters to make all of us cry profusely! It was not something new to see him dying on screen. However, he never made us cry buckets when he died on screen. But Kal Ho Naa Ho and his character Aman’s death hit everyone differently! However, a very strange thing happened while the film was being shot. The story of the film turned into a real-life tragedy for Karan Johar when his father, Yash Johar, was diagnosed with Cancer and was told he had only 8 months to live! It all seemed unfair, but life was coming full circle. Something weird happened when Karan Johar started shooting for Kal Ho Naa Ho and did not know about his father’s health. A cup reader, while shooting the film, told him that something terrible would happen in his life that would shake him in the first …

Raj Kapoor Wept After Listening To Pankaj Udhas’s ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’: ‘ Told Me I Have Become…”

Raj Kapoor couldn’t stop his tears after listening to Pankaj Udhas’s song ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’. Pankaj Udhas once shared an interesting story about his iconic song ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’. Pankaj Udhas, a name synonymous with the resurgence of ghazal in modern Indian music passed away on February 26. The Ghazal singer had captivated the hearts of millions around the globe with his soulful voice and profound expressions. One of his most iconic songs ‘Chitthi Aayi hai’ left a long-lasting impact on people. In one of his earlier interviews with The Lallantop, Pankaj Udhas had recounted the historic moment from his life when Raj Kapoor wept after listening to it. The Ghazal maestro had shared,”There are so many anecdotes about the nazm ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’ that I can write an entire book on it. I vividly remember that I was attending an event in Jaipur and after I got done with it, I had boarded a flight back to Mumbai, in which Raj Kapoor was also travelling. I went to him and touched his feet. He …

In The Last 25 Years, Karan Johar “Wept, Laughed, Lived.” See His Album Of Prem Kahaanis

Image was shared by Karan Johar. (courtesy: karanjohar) Filmmaker Karan Johar is one of the most prolific names in Indian cinema today. As the director awaits the release of the first look of his next directorial project  Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan Johar took a walk down memory lane. He shared a post on Instagram in the form of a montage video of some of his best works including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and Student of the Year. The video includes a voiceover where the director says, “Love comes with its conflicts and challenges but it is the most beautiful feeling in the world… and as I look back at my journey of 25 years as a filmmaker, I am filled with immense gratitude. What began as a small attempt to share stories of love, friendship, and family that resonated within me. But, as each one of you embraced these stories and characters, love found a new meaning every day.” As …

Rohan Shrestha on his shoot with Leo Messi: After the shoot he came back and hugged me; I wept | Bollywood

Bollywood photographer Rohan Shrestha released his photo series with football player Lionel Messi, after witnessing Argentina’s win at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Interestingly, Shrestha is a massive Messi fan, and has been a follower of his work right when the footballer made his debut at 17 in 2004. “This is beyond my dreams, it was my fantasy,” says the 37-year-old. The first time when Shrestha’s friend pitched him for the shoot, the photographer “couldn’t even take it seriously initially”. It took almost a month and a half for Shrestha to finally get to shoot Messi after having that conversation first. “It was a month of sleepless nights. You are always worrying before it because you always think about the worst-case scenario,” he mentions. Shrestha is the first Indian photographer to shoot Messi, who is a current sensation all across the globe. Shrestha reveals the entire process of the shoot was so well planned that he even did a mock shoot with a model just a day before the big shoot with Messi. …