Even if the crowds and the vibes are great at the WC now that games are going, there are still plenty of people who do not get to participate in any of this because of the draconian and racist policies of this administration. The pomp and the sport makes it too easy to forget about/overlook them.
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Cape Verde’s Vozinha says U.S. visa issues stopped his mother from witnessing his World Cup heroics in person. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was visibly emotional on the pitch after the game. nyti.ms/4vW6UsB
