Deniegan el ESTA a Joan Capdevila para asistir a la final del Mundial: “¡Necesito ayuda, Trump!

Former Spanish international footballer Joan Capdevila has publicly appealed for assistance after being denied an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) required to enter the United States. Capdevila, a key member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, stated on social media that the travel rejection has prevented him from traveling to the United States to attend an upcoming football final alongside his children.

According to the U.S.

Capdevila’s social media appeal

Capdevila, who played as a left-back for the Spanish national team under manager Vicente del Bosque, expressed his frustration via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. The former defender had been invited by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to join other members of the 2010 World Cup-winning team for the event.

“I have just been told that I cannot travel to the final with my children because my ESTA has been denied,” Capdevila wrote. In his post, he directly addressed the former U.S. President Donald Trump, asking for assistance in resolving the administrative hurdle. “Does anyone know how to solve this? I would be eternally grateful if someone knows how to fix it,” he added.

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 para animarles. No me puedo creer que no me permitan entrar en USA… y perderme un momento así con mis hijos que tanto amamos el fútbol… Si alguien sabe cómo solucionarlo, os lo agradeceré en el alma de por vida. Necesito ayuda, Donald Trump.

— Joan Capdevila (@capde11) December 13, 2024

Understanding ESTA requirements

Visa Waiver Program.

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Impact on travel plans

For Capdevila, the administrative setback represents a personal disappointment, as he had intended to share the experience of the match with his children. As of now, there is no indication that the former footballer has secured an alternative travel permit or received a reversal of the ESTA decision.

Further updates regarding Capdevila’s travel status will depend on official guidance from U.S. immigration authorities or the athlete's own public disclosures.

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