World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
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"I NEED HELP @realDonaldTrump! They just told me that I can't travel to the final with my kids because my ESTA has been denied."
— Joan Capdevila , Athlete
"Can anyone help me with this? You have no idea how excited I was to be there with all my 2010 team-mates and this team to cheer them on."
— Joan Capdevila , Athlete
"I can't believe they're not letting me into the USA... and that I'll miss a moment like this with my kids who love soccer so much."
— Joan Capdevila , Athlete
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Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
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