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FIFA: Omar Aran will receive his bonus despite World Cup absence

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FIFA will grant the World Cup participation bonus to Somali referee Omar Aran, who was barred from entering the United States.
  • Aran's exclusion from the tournament follows his inability to enter the U.S., where he was scheduled to officiate.
  • Despite his absence, Aran has been appointed to the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

The international football federation (FIFA) has decided to award the World Cup participation bonus to Somali referee Omar Aran, despite his absence from the tournament's matches. This decision comes after Aran was denied entry into the United States, the host nation, preventing his participation in the competition.

According to media reports, referees selected for the World Cup do not know the exact amount of their remuneration in advance. Payments are made after the tournament concludes, with estimates suggesting officials could earn around $100,000 for the event. Aran, who was set to be the first Somali referee at a World Cup, faced issues upon arrival in the U.S.

Following the entry ban, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has appointed Omar Aran to officiate the upcoming UEFA Super Cup match. This game will feature Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa and is scheduled to take place in August.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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