US visa issues block Swiss soccer star Breel Embolo from traveling to World Cup training camp
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Alex Nguyen
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Summary
The article reports on how US visa policies under the Trump administration are affecting soccer players trying to travel to the FIFA Men's World Cup. Swiss star forward Breel Embolo was blocked from boarding a flight with his teammates to a training camp in San Diego after US officials denied his visa application at the last minute. The piece highlights how players with certain passports or backgrounds are facing travel barriers that could prevent them from participating in the World Cup, framing it as a broader issue of visa weaponization.
Key quotes
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Swiss star forward Breel Embolo reacts after missing a chance on goal during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, November 24, 2022.
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