Joan Capdevila asks Trump for help after ESTA denial blocks World Cup final
Former left‑back Joan Capdevila, a member of Spain’s 2010 World Cup‑winning squad, learned that an ESTA visa denial would keep him from attending the final match. The visa issue shattered his plans to watch the game with his family and prompted a public plea for a swift solution.
Capdevila directly messaged President Donald Trump, asking for assistance in expediting the visa process. The episode highlights the travel hurdles athletes can face even after retirement.
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