Aerten Tops European League
Somali referee Omar Artan officiates the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, becoming the first non-European referee to oversee this match. Over the past 18 months, Artan became the first Somali referee to helm the CAF Champions League final, won the Best Referee Award in Africa for 2025, and was selected for the 2026 World Cup; however, he was prevented from entering the United States, which prevented his participation in the tournament. His appointment is considered a significant step in strengthening African refereeing and advancing cooperation between the European and African football associations in the field of officiating.
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