Former Spain World Cup winner Joan Capdevila asks U.S. President Donald Trump for help after he is denied a visa to enter the United States ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Multiple outlets report that Capdevila, who won the 2010 World Cup with Spain, is currently unable to attend the match after U.S. authorities reject his request for authorization to travel.
According to reports, Capdevila makes the appeal after the denial occurs close to the final. The Independent and Yahoo Sports also add background on the reason for the refusal, saying the decision relates to a decade-old travel and authorization issue stemming from an exhibition game in Iran. Capdevila is described as a former Spain defender and a 2010 World Cup winner. The outlets provide no confirmed information on whether his appeal to the U.S. President will change the outcome, only that he is seeking assistance to secure entry to the United States in time to watch the final.
