Joan Capdevila Seeks Help from Trump After ESTA Denial Ahead of World Cup Final
Capdevila's Plea for Assistance
New York [US], July 18: Former Spanish footballer Joan Capdevila has reached out to President Donald Trump for help after being denied entry into the United States just before the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina this Sunday.
Capdevila expressed his desire to join his teammates from the 2010 World Cup victory and support the current Spanish squad, but he is disheartened about missing this significant event. To enter the U.S. without a visa, travelers must obtain ESTA approval.
In a heartfelt social media message, he stated, "I NEED HELP @realDonaldTrump. They just informed me that I can't attend the final with my children because my ESTA was denied. Can anyone assist me with this? I was so looking forward to being there with my 2010 teammates and this current team to cheer them on. It's unbelievable that I'm being barred from entering the USA and missing this moment with my kids, who are huge soccer fans. If anyone knows how to resolve this, I would be eternally grateful."
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¡NECESITO AYUDA @realDonaldTrump !
Me acaban de decir que no puedo viajar a la final con mis hijos porque me han denegado el ESTA
¿Alguien me puede ayudar con esto? No sabéis la ilusión que me hacía poder estar allí con todos mis compañeros de 2010 y con este equipo… pic.twitter.com/VH9wakzaH1
— Joan Capdevila (@capde11) July 17, 2026
The highly anticipated World Cup final is set to take place at the New York New Jersey Stadium this Sunday. Spain has shown remarkable performance throughout the tournament, bouncing back from an initial draw against Cape Verde to secure six consecutive victories. They have only conceded a single goal and reached the final after a decisive 2-0 win over France in the semi-finals.
Spain aims to clinch their second FIFA World Cup title, 16 years after their memorable win in 2010, while Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to defend their title successfully.