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Benfica Fans Denied U.S. Entry Amid Visa Crackdown

6/15/2025

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Two Benfica fans faced heartbreak as they were barred from entering the U.S. for the Club World Cup, their visas rejected amid Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. Despite fulfilling all ESTA requirements, they lost £700 in travel expenses. Legal experts warn that such rejections for Portuguese citizens have surged under the current administration, leaving many in despair.

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Two Benfica fans faced heartbreak as they were barred from entering the U.S. for the Club World Cup, their visas rejected amid Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. Despite fulfilling all ESTA requirements, they lost £700 in travel expenses. Legal experts warn that such rejections for Portuguese citizens have surged under the current administration, leaving many in despair.