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Barred from America: Famous Faces Banned From The Land Of The Free

Darren July 1, 2025 7 min

7. Diego Maradona

9. Diego Maradona — Image Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Diego Maradona, one of soccer’s most electrifying talents, found himself unable to attend the 1994 World Cup in the United States. His well-publicized struggles with drugs led U.S. officials to deny him a visa, a move that disappointed fans and cast a shadow over the tournament. As noted by ESPN, even sports legends are not exempt from strict entry policies.

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7. Diego Maradona

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