FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry
Summary
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee chosen for the World Cup, was removed from the event after the United States denied him entry. He had a valid visa but was still not allowed into the country.Key Facts
- Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali referee who won awards for his work.
- He was selected to referee at the World Cup.
- The United States denied him entry despite having a valid visa.
- Because he could not enter the US, FIFA removed him from the World Cup referee list.
- This situation affected his chance to participate in the tournament.
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