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FIFA awards Somali referee World Cup bonuses
It is reported that FIFA will pay the full dues to Somali referee Omar Artan, despite his ban from entering the United States and his inability to officiate matches in the World Cup. He was detained upon arrival at Miami Airport over allegations linking him to terrorist organizations, which he denied, asserting that he was only subjected to investigations related to the Somali Al-Shabab movement. Nevertheless, he will receive his full salary from FIFA. He is considered one of the most prominent African referees, having won the Best Referee Award from the Confederation of African Football in 2025. He has also officiated at the FIFA Youth World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.
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