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World Cup-winning Spanish defender Joan Capdevila appealed directly to President Donald Trump after his authorization to enter the United States was denied just one day before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Capdevila, a member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning team, said he hoped to reunite with his former teammates in New Jersey and publicly asked President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Spain's sports ministry for help. Although Capdevila previously traveled to Iran for a 2010 exhibition match, the exact reason for his denied travel authorization remains unclear. President Trump has played a visible role in the tournament's final days, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino crediting him for helping make the 2026 World Cup a success, while the tournament has also faced controversies involving travel restrictions, player eligibility, and political disputes. https://www.ntd.com/capdevila-appeals-to-trump-after-travel-denial-ahead-of-world-cup-final_1160328.html