Canadian support for Somali referee Omar Artan after he was excluded from the 2026 World Cup
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Prime Minister of the Canadian province of British Columbia, David Eby, announced his support for Somali ruler Omar Abdelkader Artan, stressing that the province welcomes hosting him and giving him the opportunity to work during the 2026 World Cup competitions.
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