Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry
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Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the U.S. due to alleged links to terror organizations and security concerns. Despite the U.S. action, he was hailed as a hero upon his return to Somalia, with thousands of fans and government officials celebrating him.
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