Spanish World Cup Winner Who Begged Trump For Visa Appears Headed For US
Summary
Joan Capdevila, a former Spanish soccer player and 2010 World Cup winner, was initially denied travel permission to the U.S. to attend the World Cup final with his children. After appealing publicly and tagging President Donald Trump for help, U.S. officials reversed the decision, allowing him to travel to the U.S. in time for the match.Key Facts
- Joan Capdevila’s application for travel authorization under the U.S. ESTA program was first denied.
- ESTA allows certain travelers to visit the U.S. without a visa but requires prior approval.
- Capdevila publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for assistance after the denial.
- U.S. officials later granted Capdevila a waiver to enter the United States.
- Capdevila believed his travel issues may be due to playing a match in Iran in 2016.
- Spanish broadcaster and teammates confirmed Capdevila’s travel plans to New York.
- Flight records show a plane leaving Madrid for New York on the day of the World Cup final.
- Other soccer-related visa and entry restrictions have raised questions about U.S. immigration policies.
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