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SportsSomali referee denied entry ahead of World Cup after being set to officiate PSG-Villa Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry after arriving at Miami International Airport. He had been expected to officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. The incident occurred before the 2026 World Cup, where Artan was due to referee. His blocked arrival disrupted plans for his participation in the tournament-related fixtures.

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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 13:09Original

Somali referee denied entry ahead of World Cup after being set to officiate PSG-Villa Super Cup
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