Spain’s World Cup winner Capdevila seeks Trump’s help after US entry denial

Capdevila said his application was rejected because he played ‌in an exhibition ‌match featuring LaLiga stars ‌in ⁠Iran in 2016

“They just told me that I can’t travel to the final with my kids because my ESTA has been denied“

July 18, 2026 16:26

MADRID: Former Spain defender ‌Joan Capdevila has appealed to President Donald Trump for help after being denied permission to enter the United States for Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and defending champions Argentina.