Several times in Iran
The newspaper wrote that Xavi had not received travel authorization for the USA via the electronic Esta system. If you don’t already have a US visa, you won’t even get on the plane without this permit. The visa is then usually issued upon entry. Esta usually issues a travel authorization or refusal very quickly. In the event of a refusal, all that remains is to apply for a regular visa, which can take a few days.
The automatic rejection was probably because Xavi was with the club in Iran several times during his time as an Al Sadd player between 2015 and 2019 Sports world wrote. The Catalan ended his playing career in 2019 and then became Al Sadd’s manager before joining FC Barcelona last November.
