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28-07-2003, 11:07
Kluivert refused entry to US
Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert has been refused permission to enter the United States to play in a pre-season tournament.
The American authorities have blocked his entry due to a criminal record for his involvement in a fatal car accident in 1996 which saw him given a community penalty.
To enter the country he must submit a special visa which he has not completed.
Kluivert landed with the Barca squad on Friday for the tournament which includes matches against Manchester United and Juventus.
But the Dutch striker was not allowed through passport control with the rest of his colleagues.
Following two and a half hours of interrogation he was told he must return to Spain.
just let that be a warning to ye's
Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert has been refused permission to enter the United States to play in a pre-season tournament.
The American authorities have blocked his entry due to a criminal record for his involvement in a fatal car accident in 1996 which saw him given a community penalty.
To enter the country he must submit a special visa which he has not completed.
Kluivert landed with the Barca squad on Friday for the tournament which includes matches against Manchester United and Juventus.
But the Dutch striker was not allowed through passport control with the rest of his colleagues.
Following two and a half hours of interrogation he was told he must return to Spain.
just let that be a warning to ye's