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Barred Somali WC Ref 'Grateful' for Super Cup Shot

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Omar Artan -- the Somali World Cup referee refused entry to the United States -- has spoken about the "very tough period" during what should have been the highlight of his career.

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Barred Somali WC ref 'grateful' for Super Cup shot

Omar Artan -- the Somali World Cup referee refused entry to the United States -- has spoken about the "very tough period" during what should have been the highlight of his career.

3 hours ago·United States

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Somali's Omar Artan breaks silence months after being denied US entry for World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan has finally broken silence about being denied entry to the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the experience as "a very tough period" as he prepares to make history in the UEFA Super Cup.

4 hours ago·Noida, India

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The Rematch of Omar Artan, the Referee Who Refused to Enter the United States for the World Cup, Before Leading the Super Cup of Europe: "It Was Very Hard"

UEFA, in the midst of the conflict with FIFA by Gianni Infantino, decided to claim the Somali referee, becoming the first non-European to lead the duel between the champions of the two main tournaments.Despite being included in the official list of referees for the World Cup, Artan was unable to travel to the United States due to immigration restrictions.

5 hours ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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