Joan Capdevila, a defender on Spain’s 2010 World Cup championship team, was initially denied entry to the United States to attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey. According to reports, the denial was related to a previous trip Capdevila took to Iran, which triggered travel restrictions.
After being turned down for a non-visa entry, Capdevila made a public appeal to President Trump on Friday, seeking intervention to overturn the decision. Following this appeal, sources confirmed that Capdevila was granted a waiver to enter the country, allowing him to attend the final.
Meanwhile, the World Cup final will feature Argentina and Spain, with Lionel Messi leading Argentina after the team defeated England in a dramatic late-game victory. Spain’s squad includes young talent Lamine Yamal, who has been compared as a potential successor to Messi’s legacy in the sport.
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