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Somali referee's dream interrupted by US border patrol
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected for the 2026 World Cup, was denied entry into the U.S. at Miami International Airport after an 11-hour questioning process. Despite having the proper visa and documentation, he was considered inadmissible due to vetting concerns related to Somalia's inclusion on the travel ban list. As a result, he was deported back to Istanbul, preventing him from officiating in the tournament.
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