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History denied: Somali referee Omar Artan blocked from US entry

A historic World Cup milestone hangs in the balance as Somali referee Omar Artan faces a travel ban from the US. Will FIFA intervene to save his career-defining moment?

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Jun 9, 20261m readAI

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World Cup Referee Denied Entry: Omar Artan Stopped by U.S. Visa Issues

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World Cup Referee Denied Entry: Omar Artan Stopped by U.S. Visa Issues

Elite referee Omar Artan was set to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, but U.S. entry issues have stalled his participation. Get the full story on this unprecedented officiating complication.

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Somali referee Omar Artan returns home after US entry ban

After being denied entry to the U.S., Somali referee Omar Artan has returned home, maintaining his focus on qualifying for the 2030 World Cup despite the professional friction.

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Jun 15, 20261m readAI

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Seven-year-old Somali boy faces permanent disability following US airstrike

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Seven-year-old Somali boy faces permanent disability following US airstrike

A Somali boy wounded in a US airstrike faces permanent immobility as the military continues to deny civilian casualties, leaving his family unable to afford the $750 surgery required.

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Jun 17, 20261m readAI

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Somali referee Omar Artan returns to Mogadishu after US entry denial

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Somali referee Omar Artan returns to Mogadishu after US entry denial

Somali referee Omar Artan was welcomed home by supporters in Mogadishu after US officials blocked his entry, citing national security concerns.

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Jun 14, 20261m readAI

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Referee Omar Artan returns home after US visa denial

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Referee Omar Artan returns home after US visa denial

FIFA official Omar Artan returns to Somalia after US authorities denied his entry due to security-related associations. Get the facts on this developing story and its impact on his refereeing career.

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Jun 11, 20261m readAI

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