Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says
•Somali referee Omar Artan has been banned by the US from officiating the European Super Cup.
•He was selected as a match official for the 2026 World Cup but will not be able to participate.
•The US government's refusal of entry prevents him from taking part in international officiating events.
Omar Artan was named among match officials for 2026 World Cup but will miss the tournament after US refuses him entry.المصدر: Al Jazeera English | Source: Al Jazeera English
→Somali referee Omar Artan has been banned by the US from officiating the European Super Cup.
→He was selected as a match official for the 2026 World Cup but will not be able to participate.
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