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Somali Referee Makes History Despite US Denial
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 103
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Summary
Somali referee Omar Artan’s World Cup dream was crushed when he was denied entry into the US—despite proper paperwork—but Uefa stepped in, appointing him to officiate the Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa, praising his experience and calling it a moment of inclusivity in football. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96ba6eda3491d201