Benfica’s Norwegian could face US entry issues at the World Cup | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup, player for Benfica and Norway, is facing legal proceedings for sharing a video containing sexual content involving minors, a serious issue for anyone wishing to enter the United States. The national team is well-positioned in the Qualifiers and is expected to secure its spot soon.

In an interview with the Danish outlet VG, lawyer Martin Dahlgaard, director of the USA Denmark Law office, warns that the player's criminal case could be a complicating factor.

“It makes things more difficult. In this case, there are two scenarios: he may already have a visa for the US. He only needs to declare his criminal record at the time of application, he does not need to declare it later to the American embassy, but he must declare it at the border if questioned,” he said.

Without a visa, the situation would be even more complex. “In this case, he must declare the crime at the American embassy in Oslo, which will assess whether what happened falls under the concept of serious immorality,” Dahlgaard added. Schjelderup was with Benfica during the Club World Cup, held in the United States.

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