Somali judge breaks ground in Europe after US entry crisis
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced the appointment of Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 European Super Cup match, despite previous controversy regarding his ban from entering the United States due to security concerns related to his military record. The match will be played between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in the Austrian city of Salzburg. This decision marks a historic step reflecting the expansion of African-European cooperation in refereeing, and is regarded as an achievement for African referees, especially following Artan's recognition as Africa's Best Referee for 2025.
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