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Somali Referee Omar Artan to Officiate UEFA Super Cup After World Cup Snub
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied a spot in the World Cup, has expressed pride in being selected to officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Aston Villa. He described the World Cup snub as a 'very tough period' but is now focused on this new opportunity.
11 Aug, 12:30 — 11 Aug, 13:09
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual17d ago
Somali denied World Cup ‘proud’ to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup
Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual17d ago
‘It was a very tough period’: Somali referee Omar Artan on FIFA World Cup snub
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First report: indian-express · 11 Aug, 12:30|Full coverage: 2 · 39m|Window: 39m
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