Spain's World Cup champions encounter both record accolades and travel hurdles

Spain World Cup Rodri record passes Joan Capdevila visa US ESTA denial football travel issues

Midfielder Rodri captained Spain to a 1‑0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, becoming only the fourth player to win the World Cup, the European Championship, the Champions League and the Ballon d’Or. He featured in all eight matches and set a tournament record with 756 successful passes. Rodri, whose Manchester City contract expires next year, has attracted interest from Real Madrid, while his market value has surged.

Former Spain international Joan Capdevila, a member of the 2010 World Cup‑winning squad, was denied an ESTA travel authorization to the United States and publicly appealed to former President Donald Trump for assistance, alleging the rejection was linked to his participation in a 2016 match in Iran.

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