Somali Sports Ministry backs referee Omar Artan after disqualification
The Somali Ministry of Sports reaffirmed its support for international referee Omar Artan after he was barred from entering the United States ahead of his participation in refereeing at the 2026 World Cup. The International Federation indicated that the decision to deny entry is at the discretion of the host countries, and FIFA is not responsible for immigration procedures or issuing visas. Artan expressed optimism about the future and his focus on upcoming challenges, despite being excluded from taking part in the tournament.
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