Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry
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Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States, preventing his participation in the World Cup. This decision followed security concerns, though Artan denies any wrongdoing. Colombia's president criticized the U.S. action, while UEFA has appointed him to officiate the Super Cup.
UEFA appoints Omar Artan for Super Cup after World Cup disappointment
- Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup. - This appointment follows his denial of entry to the FIFA World Cup by US authorities, who cited alleged ties to terror organizations. - UEFA's decision is seen as a recognition of Artan's skills, despite the controversy surrounding his US entry denial.
UEFA offers lifeline to referee Omar Artan after World Cup ban
- UEFA has appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the Super Cup match between PSG and Aston Villa. - This appointment comes after FIFA removed Artan from the 2026 World Cup list due to a US …
'Somalia's No. 1 World Cup referee' denied U.S. entry over terror group links; he denies allegations
- Omar Artan, a Somali referee, was denied entry into the United States. - Artan, who was set to be the first Somali World Cup referee, was met with a hero's welcome upon his return to Somalia. - The …
Petro criticizes US decision to exclude Somali referee Omar Artan from the World Cup
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan from the 2026 World Cup. - Petro attributed the decision to racial motives after the U.S. denied Artan entry. …
Why America turned back FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan
- The Trump administration denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan, selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing derogatory information and suspected terror organization ties. - Artan, who had neces…
White House defends Somalia referee, Iran staff visa bans
- White House Task Force official Andrew Giuliani defended visa denials for a Somali referee and Iranian support staff, citing security concerns. - The Somali referee, Omar Artan, was denied entry due…
