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U.S. authorities prevented Somali referee Omar Abdikadir Artan from participating in the World Cup due to his alleged connections with individuals suspected of being affiliated with terrorist organizations. The decision to block his entry angered the Somali government, which expressed pride in his achievements. Customs officials stated that the reasons for the ban were related to security concerns and negative evidence linking him to members of terrorist groups. Despite holding a valid visa, Artan was unable to enter the United States. He spoke about his good mental health and thanked FIFA and the Somali people for their support.
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