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Omar Arton Makes European History
Somali international referee Omar Artan has become the first referee from outside Europe to officiate a UEFA Super Cup match, guiding a game between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria. This represented a historic achievement, highlighting Africa's leadership on the global officiating stage. The participation reflects recognition of the high standard of African referees. It comes after Artan was included in the list of referees for the 2026 World Cup but was prevented from entering the United States, which led to his officiating the Super Cup. He is now the first non-European referee to oversee this major competition.
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