Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has made a public appeal to US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio after his Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, was denied. According to the report, the issue could stop him from traveling to attend the World Cup final with his family.
Capdevila, a well-known figure in Spanish football, is now seeking help from top US officials in hopes of resolving the situation in time. His request has drawn attention because the ESTA system is a key part of travel approval for many visitors heading to the United States.
The case adds an unexpected off-field storyline ahead of the final, with Capdevila's travel plans now uncertain. Rather than focusing solely on the match, the former defender is dealing with a bureaucratic hurdle that may prevent a family trip centered on one of football's biggest events.
While it remains unclear whether the travel authorization decision will be reversed, Capdevila's appeal has put the spotlight on how administrative issues can affect even high-profile names in the sport. For now, his hopes of being at the World Cup final depend on whether US authorities can intervene.
