Former Spain Star Seeks Trump's Help to Attend World Cup Final

Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for assistance in obtaining permission to enter the United States for the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday. Capdevila, who helped Spain win its first men's World Cup title in 2010, was denied travel authorization after playing in an exhibition match in Iran a decade ago. The 43-year-old hopes to watch his former teammates in what some are calling the greatest World Cup final ever. A senior executive at NBCUniversal Telemundo described the matchup as potentially the most exciting in the tournament's history, citing the star power of Lionel Messi and Spain's dynamic style. The final is expected to draw record-breaking viewership, especially among Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S. Capdevila, who also won the 2008 European Championship with Spain, remains a beloved figure in Spanish football.