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Somali Omar Arten banned from US internationally breaking barriers
The article confirmed that Somali football referee Omar Arten continues to achieve historic milestones, as he is the first non-European referee to officiate a European Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg. His appointment came as a result of a cooperation agreement between the European Union and the African Union aimed at enhancing exchange of expertise in refereeing. Arten, 34 years old, is considered one of Africa’s top referees; he received the Best Referee Award and officiated the 2023 CAF Champions League final. He also aspires to participate in the Qatar World Cup. However, he faced a setback when the U.S. Immigration Authority denied him entry into the United States to participate in the 2022 World Cup, despite his valid visa, due to allegations linking him to terrorist groups. This shattered his World Cup dream and highlighted the challenges faced by officials working in the Middle East and Africa.
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