Somali World Cup Referee Denied US Entry Over Alleged Terror Links
Somali World Cup referee Said Artan was denied entry into the United States due to alleged terror links, sparking a rally of support for him in Somalia. Artan, who was scheduled to officiate at the World Cup, stated that he accepts the decision as 'fate'.
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Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.
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The story of Omar Artan was supposed to be one of the World Cup's most uplifting moments. A referee from Somalia, a country with limited representation on football's biggest stage, had earned his place among the officials selected for the 2026 World Cup. After years of climbing through the ranks, Artan was set to become…
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