Barcelona Pre-Season Tour: Xavi Disallowed to board flight to USA after having previously travelled to Iran- Coach Xavi was not allowed to board Barcelona’s flight to the United States on Saturday because of his history of visits to Iran. The coach will be unavailable for Inter Miami vs Barcelona game on 20th July. Follow InsideSport.IN For more updates
Sports daily El Mundo Deportivo reported Xavi went to Iran three times while he was playing for Qatari club Al Sadd, and so needed to apply for special permission to visit the United States.
Barcelona Pre-Season Tour: Xavi Disallowed to board flight to USA after having previously travelled to Iran, Barca coach to miss Inter Miami vs Barcelona game – Check Out
Barcelona Pre-Season Tour: Xavi Disallowed to board flight to USA
Xavi played the last game of his career in Tehran. Barca only realised they had a problem on Friday. They thought they had found a solution, but when they arrived at the airport, Xavi was not allowed on the plane and the team had to travel without him.
Reports said Xavi should be able to fly on Monday and arrive in Miami in time to lead the final training session before the friendly against Inter Miami on Tuesday evening.
Barcelona’s recent signings Raphinha, Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie all travelled with the squad.
Robert Lewandowski told German television on Saturday that he would be joining the Barcelona squad on the tour. Media reported he would undergo his medical in Miami.
Barcelona will also face Juventus in Dallas on July 27.
Barcelona Pre-Season Tour: Xavi Disallowed to board flight to USA after having previously travelled to Iran, Barca coach to miss Inter Miami vs Barcelona game – Check Out
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