Breel Embolo's Travel Ban Threatens His Participation in the World Cup with Switzerland
Breel Embolo's participation, the Swiss national team striker, in the upcoming World Cup is in doubt after he was prevented from traveling with the team to the United States.
The Swiss national team departed to the United States today, Tuesday, to continue preparations for the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, while Embolo was unable to accompany his teammates.
According to the Swiss newspaper 'Blick', the 29-year-old player was planning to travel with the team, but he encountered an issue at the airport that prevented him from boarding the plane.
The Swiss Football Association confirmed that the player's travel permit is still under review, indicating that the matter is related to a court ruling from an incident that occurred in 2018.
This development comes just days before the tournament begins, as the Swiss team is participating in Group B alongside Qatar, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, adding to the uncertainty about the player's participation in the World Cup.
The Swiss national team departed to the United States today, Tuesday, to continue preparations for the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, while Embolo was unable to accompany his teammates.
According to the Swiss newspaper 'Blick', the 29-year-old player was planning to travel with the team, but he encountered an issue at the airport that prevented him from boarding the plane.
The Swiss Football Association confirmed that the player's travel permit is still under review, indicating that the matter is related to a court ruling from an incident that occurred in 2018.
This development comes just days before the tournament begins, as the Swiss team is participating in Group B alongside Qatar, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, adding to the uncertainty about the player's participation in the World Cup.
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