Somali denied World Cup ‘proud’ to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup
Summary
Somali referee Omar Artan, who could not referee at the World Cup because he was denied entry to the United States, will referee the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. Artan has faced serious allegations by the U.S. government that he denies, and UEFA appointed him as a sign of support amid tensions with FIFA.Key Facts
- Omar Artan is a 34-year-old Somali referee.
- He was chosen by FIFA to referee at the World Cup but was refused entry into the U.S. due to alleged links to terrorist suspects.
- Artan denies the allegations and has received strong support in Somalia.
- UEFA appointed him to referee the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa.
- This will be Artan’s first match refereeing in Europe.
- UEFA has a cooperation agreement with the Confederation of African Football.
- UEFA’s appointment of Artan also serves as a political statement in ongoing conflicts with FIFA leadership.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed regret over the World Cup situation but said FIFA cannot control all events.
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