Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says
Summary
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was banned from entering the United States for the World Cup, has been chosen to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Austria. UEFA and the African football federation praised Artan’s skills and said his appointment promotes unity and respect in football.Key Facts
- Omar Artan is a Somali referee with experience in African and international football competitions.
- The U.S. blocked Artan from entering for the World Cup due to alleged associations with suspected terrorist members.
- UEFA appointed Artan to referee the 2026 Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria.
- The Super Cup match will be between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
- UEFA and the African Confederation (CAF) cooperate to encourage football development and non-discrimination.
- CAF President Patrice Motsepe said Artan’s awards and appointments show his world-class refereeing skills.
- Artan was removed from the list of World Cup referees after being banned by the U.S.
- Artan returned to Somalia where he was welcomed as a hero and said he aims to referee at the 2030 World Cup.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.