Somali referee Omar Artan, rejected by the USA, designated for the UEFA Super Cup
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Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was unable to participate in the 2026 World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, has been appointed to referee the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa.
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2026 World Cup: by rejecting referee Omar Artan, the Trump administration is opening a worrying breach
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