Joan Capdevila asks Donald Trump for help after his visa to enter the U.S. is rejected
Former Spanish footballer Joan Capdevila, a 2010 World Cup champion with the Spanish national team, has publicly requested help from United States President Donald Trump. The reason for this request is an administrative issue that is preventing him from entering U.S. territory to attend the final of the upcoming soccer World Cup.
Capdevila, who was part of the historic team that won the title in South Africa, had planned to travel to the North American country to participate in official events related to the tournament. However, border authorities denied his visa application, which currently prevents him from crossing the border to fulfill his professional commitments.
The former defender has used his social media accounts to explain his situation, hoping that intervention from the U.S. administration will allow his case to be resolved. So far, no specific details have been provided regarding the technical reason why the visa was rejected, although such procedures often require additional reviews that can delay international travel.
This incident has caused surprise among soccer fans in Spain, as Capdevila is a well-loved and recognized figure in the sports world. The situation highlights the difficulties that travelers, even those with public profiles, can face when managing entry requirements for the United States.
For now, the former footballer's team remains waiting for an official response from U.S. authorities. It is expected that in the coming days, it will be clarified whether the world champion will finally be able to resolve this bureaucratic setback and be present at the major sporting event.