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Somali Referee Omar Artan Breaks Silence on U.S. Entry Denial Days Before World Cup

For Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, this summer was supposed to mark a historic moment not only for his career but for his country as well.

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Somali soccer referee on his way back home after being denied entry into United States

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World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the US was about to make history for his country

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Somali referee won’t officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States

Somali referee Omar Artan won’t officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.

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Trump-Era Travel Restrictions Snare World Cup Referee From Somalia

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Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

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Torey Lovullo defends Ketel Marte, says D-backs clubhouse fine

Bussi stepped in during Game 3 on Saturday night, after starter Frederik Andersen was pulled with Vegas holding a 4-0 lead.

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US block of World Cup referee from Somalia prompts scrutiny

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US denies entry to World Cup referee from Somalia

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Somalia’s sports ministry 'deeply regrets' Artan being turned back

In a statement, Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports reacted to referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan being turned back at the U.S. border. He was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a World

Trump-era travel restrictions snare World Cup referee from Somalia

A Somali referee selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been removed from the tournament after being denied entry into the United States, according to France 24. Omar Abdulkadir Artan arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday but was not admitted into the country following an inspection by U.

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B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead.

Sports Business Journal

Somali referee denied U.S. entry, not able to work World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan will not be able to referee at the World Cup as planned after being denied entry to the U.S. for the tournament.