Omar Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being barred from entering the United States to officiate at the tournament. Artan, 34, was detained and questioned for 11 hours by US immigration officials…
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Former FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter has stressed that FIFA must uphold the core principles governing World Cup host nations, including ensuring security and allowing unrestricted entry for all qualified participants. Blatter made…
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The Somali referee Omar Artan prevented from officiating at the World Cup, will take charge of the Super Cup in August, UEFA has announced. Artan found himself at the centre of controversy after being denied entry to the US, with the…
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One of Africa’s most respected match officials and a Somalian by nationality, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States after arriving in the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to initial…
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