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Somali referee denied World Cup 2026 to officiate European Super Cup

Omar Artan, a Somali referee denied entry to the U.S., will officiate the PSG-Aston Villa European Super Cup.

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UEFA offers him this opportunity after his exclusion from the 2026 World Cup for administrative reasons.

This decision highlights the challenges faced by African referees on the international stage.

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