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The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Somalis upset over World Cup referee U.S. denial
Omar Artan, Somalia’s top football referee and the first Somali selected for the FIFA World Cup, was denied entry into the United States despite holding a valid visa, citing alleged associations with suspected terror organizations. The decision caused disappointment among the Somali community and prompted criticism, but Artan received a warm welcome back to Somalia and will officiate at the 2026 UEFA Super Cup. His selection was viewed as a significant symbol of progress and representation for Somalia and Africa.
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