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malaise

(298,927 posts)
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 01:20 PM Thursday

Thanks UEFA- Barred World Cup referee Omar Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup final

I love this - Eff you Donvict and Infantino!

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49029293/barred-world-cup-referee-omar-artan-officiate-uefa-super-cup-final

Somali referee Omar Artan, the World Cup match official refused entry to the United States due to visa issues, has been appointed by UEFA to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Aug. 12.

Artan, 34, has returned to Somalia after being denied entry to the U.S. when he landed in Miami this week to join up with the World Cup match officials based in the Florida city.

A statement by U.S. Border and Customs Protection cited "vetting concerns" for Artan's removal from the country and FIFA President Gianni Infantino told critics to "chill and relax" when asked about FIFA's failure to resolve the issue to enable Artan, regarded as Africa's top referee, to enter the U.S.

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