Iran Did Not Ban Xavi’s US Entry
The Claim
Iran prevents Xavi from traveling to the United States with FC Barcelona.
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Social media and news outlets recently shared headlines alleging that Iran prevented Barcelona manager Xavi from traveling to the United States with his team.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. Iran did not prevent Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez from traveling to the United States with his team for the preseason tour. Xavi was denied entry to the U.S. due to a previous trip to Iran.
Xavi Previously Played a Match in Iran
Xavi had previously traveled to Iran as a member of the Qatari football club Al Sadd and played a football match there. The U.S. refused to let him in due to administrative issues from his previous trip. Individuals visiting Iran are not permitted to enter the U.S. unless special permission is obtained.
FCB Seeks Xavi’s US Visa
According to Spanish news outlets, Barcelona is seeking an entry permit to the United States for its football manager. The club intended for Xavi to be in the United States for the final practice before the team's first match on July 20. However, Xavi was unable to attend the game. As of this writing, Xavi has still been denied entry into the United States.
On Saturday, July 16, the Barcelona football team traveled to the United States to play four matches in four different cities. The team's first game was against Inter Miami at the latter's home stadium, DRV PNK Stadium. In the preseason match, Barcelona defeated Inter Miami 6-0.
Barcelona Players Participating in Matches
Xavi has selected the following players to participate in the U.S. matches:
Stegen - Dest - Pique - Araújo - Busquets - Dembélé - Pedri - Depay - Fati - Nico - Jordi Alba - Ferran Torres - Sergi Roberto - Frenkie de Jong - Eric Garcia - Aubameyang - Gavi - Iñaki Peña - Pjanić - Collado - Kessié - Christensen - Raphinha - Tenas - Pablo Torre -Balde - Ezzalzouli - Casadó.
Xavi Hernandez
Xavi Hernandez is a former Spanish footballer and the current coach of the Barcelona football team. For four years in a row, the International Federation of Football History & Statistics awarded him the title of the World's Best Playmaker. Xavi has won 32 titles in his career, making him the second most decorated Spanish player after Andres Iniesta.
Translated by Rend Beiruti
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