Capdevila Denied ESTA for World Cup | Global News

Former Spanish soccer legend Joan Capdevila, a World Cup winner in 2010, is barred from attending Spain’s World Cup final in the U.S. due to a denied ESTA visa — stemming from a 2011 exhibition trip to Iran. Now 48, he’s publicly appealed for help from Trump and Rubio, desperate to reunite with his old teammates in New Jersey. With DHS yet to respond and time running out, his dream of being there may be dashed — a stark reminder of how travel rules can sideline even the most celebrated athletes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e60252afc4f39f4