US denies entry over charity match

The American authorities refused to grant former Spanish star Juan Cabezavilla an electronic travel authorization (ESTA), preventing him from entering U.S. territory to attend the 2026 World Cup final in New York, where he was planning to support his national team. The reason for this is Cabezavilla's participation in a charity match in Iran in 2016, which is considered a visit barred under U.S. immigration law, as it prohibits issuing permits to those who have visited Iran after 2011. Despite his attempts to communicate with the authorities, the refusal of his ESTA application means he must obtain a traditional tourist visa, a process that takes weeks, making it impossible for him to travel in time for the match.

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