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Somali referee Artan barred from entering the United States

Jun 8, 05:39 PM

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, has been denied entry to the United States.

Omar Artan had been on course to make history as the first Somali referee to officiate at the World Cup finals, but he has now been denied entry to the United States, putting those plans on hold.