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Former Spain international Joan Capdevila says his ESTA application to enter the US for the World Cup final has been denied. He has appealed to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for help, fearing he will miss the match with his children.
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after a Canadian court ruled he misled officials about his criminal charges. The Ghanaian government's appeal to allow him entry was rejected, citing misrepresentation and ongoing UK proceedings for sexual violence charges.
Ghana's government has filed a court review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, causing him to miss the World Cup opener against Panama. The case will be heard in Ottawa on Wednesday, as Ghana seeks temporary entry for the player.
Somali referee Omar Artan, denied entry to the US for the World Cup, will receive his full tournament fee from Fifa. He was interrogated for 11 hours due to alleged terror links but has since been invited to officiate the Uefa Super Cup.
The World Cup visa controversy has become the tournament's most telling issue, with FIFA reportedly violating its own rules by not intervening in denials affecting journalists and fans. Critics question whether the event should be held in a host nation that does not see it as a global celebration.
