Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Uefa Super Cup after being denied US entry for World Cup
Uefa said it wanted to show its respect to Omar after he was removed from the referee roster for the World Cup
Somali ref Omar Artan barred by US from World Cup picked for PSG-Aston Villa game in UEFA Super Cup
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Somali ref Omar Artan barred by US from World Cup picked for PSG-Aston Villa game in…
World Cup winner Kylian Mbappé’s heartwarming moment draws viral reaction
With just a few hours left for this year’s FIFA World Cup, French captain Kylian Mbappé has gone viral for one of his heartwarming act, while the...
Gianni Infantino Defends World Cup Hosting Choice Amid Visa Controversy
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the decision to award hosting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the United States despite growing...
World Cup 2026: FIFA cannot override govt decisions – Gianni Infantino responds to Omar Artan’s denied entry into US
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reacted to the controversy surrounding Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry into the United States...
Who is Omar Artan? The Somalian World Cup referee denied entry to the US
A Somali referee was due to become his country's first to officiate the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States in an unprecedented...
World Cup 2026 live: Mexico set to kick off tournament after Gianni Infantino's shambolic press conference
Fifa president spoke four years after his last pre-World Cup press conference was mired by ‘I feel gay' comments, this time playing down a...
'Just chill, relax': FIFA chief reacts after Somali referee denied US entry- Watch
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the organisation cannot influence government decisions after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into...
Fifa president tells fans to 'chill' after Somali referee denied US entry - video
Speaking on the eve of the tournament opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells football fans to...
World Cup 2026: Sepp Blatter condemns FIFA after Somali referee refused entry to US
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised world football’s governing body after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United...
Sepp Blatter blasts FIFA and US authorities over referee visa saga
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised FIFA and its current leadership following Somali referee Omar Artan's denial of entry into the...
Infantino: FIFA cannot overrule governments over Omar Artan case
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed sympathy for Somali referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry into the United States ahead of the...
FIFA chief Infantino hopeful of solution over Omar Artan's World Cup exclusion
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says efforts are continuing to find a solution after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United...
Gianni Infantino ‘chill’ over Somali referee backlash as World Cup promise to Iran emerges
Gianni Infantino spoke on several controversial topics at a press conference including Iran's visa issues and Somali referee Omar Artan
Somali referee Artan gets hero's welcome as he returns home after being denied US entry
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned home to a hero's welcome on Wednesday after being barred from entering the US for the World Cup,...
Gianni Infantino clowned over embarrassing answer to question about US visa drama
Strict border issues have cast a shadow over the buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. United States authorities turned away Somali referee Omar...
World Cup 2026: FIFA cannot overrule governments over Omar Artan case - Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed sympathy for Somali referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry into the United States ahead of the...
"Chill and relax" - Infantino responds after referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan denied US entry
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told World Cup critics to "chill and relax" after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied US entry.
World Cup 2026: Infantino hopeful of solution after Omar Artan travel setback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken about the travel difficulties faced by Somali referee Omar Artan, stressing that efforts are ongoing to...
Gianni Infantino reveals Iran World Cup promise and says 'relax' over Somali referee anger
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to Iran's visa issues and Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry into the United States
'Chill, relax' - Gianni Infantino responds to Somalian referee being denied USA entry for World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to Somali referee Omar Artan being denied USA entry, controversially stating the governing body...
Infantino tells people to 'chill and relax' after Somali referee denied US entry
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for people to "chill and relax" over Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States to...
Infantino calls Omar Artan visa controversy ‘unfortunate’ but defends FIFA’s role
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described the exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan from the 2026 World Cup as “unfortunate”, while insisting...
Somalia gov’t condemns US decision to deny entry to World Cup referee Omar Artan
Somalia has expressed “deep regret” over the United States’ decision to deny entry to international football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan,...
World Cup 2026: Somalia condemns US entry denial of referee Omar Artan
The Somali government has expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan ahead of the 2026...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan offered $100,000 after missing tournament
A Somali businessman has pledged $100,000 to international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan following his absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to...
Revealed: Somalian World Cup referee kicked out of America shares similar name to man linked to al Qaida-backed terror group
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, was dropped from FIFA's list for the tournament after the American authorities refused him permission to enter the...
“That wasn't nice to read" – Völler critiques USA denying Somalian referee entry
Omar Artan was set to referee at the upcoming 2026 World Cup until US Customs denied him entry - a move criticised by DFB chief Rudi Völler.
Fans calling BS on US official’s claim that banned Somalian ref has ‘association to members of terrorist organizations’
The administrative exclusion of elite Somali referee Omar Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked significant international backlash. Former...
The most 'inclusive' World Cup ever? Doesn't look like it ...
When the best referee in Africa is barred from working at the World Cup after being denied entry at the border, claims of this being an inclusive...
Somali referee Omar Artan linked to $100,000 compensation after World Cup exclusion
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has become the focus of international attention following reports that he could receive $100,000 in...
Gianni Infantino has made FIFA an embarrassment as the World Cup turns into 'chaos'
The banning of Somali referee Omar Artan and exorbitant ticket prices are two controversies that have dogged the governing body in the build-up to...
“I will be at the 2030 World Cup” – Omar Artan vows to return stronger after tournament heartbreak
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has pledged to return stronger and achieve his World Cup dream after receiving a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu...
FIFA WC: Somali referee who was denied US entry had suspected 'terror' links
The 34-year-old referee had been selected on FIFA's final list of match officials for the 2026 World Cup and was due to join other referees at...
U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia, citing "vetting concerns"
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the...
Omar Artan vows World Cup return after emotional homecoming in Mogadishu
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has spoken of resilience and renewed determination after returning to a hero's welcome in the capital,...
Iran players: U.S. visa denials create 'tension'
Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi said that steps the U.S. government has taken regarding the denial of visas and preventing a Somali referee...
World Cup 2026: FIFA must compensate Omar Artan after being denied US entry – Former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee Keith Hackett
Former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee Keith Hackett has criticised the circumstances surrounding Somali official Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was...
World Cup 2026: Heroes welcome in Somalia for referee banned from USA to officiate matches
Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has praised referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for his determination and professionalism after the...
World Cup 2026: US says Somali referee denied entry over suspected terror links
A United States official has said Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the country ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of...
World Cup 2026: Reason why Somalia referee was banned from entering United States to officiate matches revealed
Somalia referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was banned from entering the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and fresh questions have now...
World Cup 2026: Old Social media post emerges as questions grow over Referee Omar Artanâs US entry denial
Fresh questions have emerged surrounding the decision to deny Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry into the United States ahead of the 2026...
Somali referee refused entry over ‘security vetting concerns’, US officials say
US authorities have defended the decision to deny entry to Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan ahead of the 2026 World Cup, citing...
Omar Artan receives hero’s welcome in Mogadishu after US denied World Cup entry
Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has returned to Mogadishu to a hero’s welcome after being denied entry into the United States ahead...
Somali Prime Minister welcomes Omar Artan after World Cup setback
Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has received international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan at his office in Mogadishu, praising the...
Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry speaks out
Omar Abdulkadir Artan had been set to become the first Somali to officiate the World Cup.
Whistle Silenced: The Global Fallout of Omar Artan’s U.S. Entry Denial
The decision by the United States to deny entry to Somalian referee Omar Artan ahead of the World Cup has sparked widespread debate in sporting and...
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate at the World Cup but was denied entry into the United States
World Cup referee who was kicked out of America - after being flagged for TERRORISM fears according to Trump officials - gets hero's welcome back in Somalia
The Somalian referee acclaimed as the 'best in Africa' - who was kicked out of the US ahead of the World Cup - was given a hero's welcome in his...
FEATURE: Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Refereeing at the 2026 Fifa World Cup was set to be the highlight of Omar Artan’s career, but the Somali will miss out on the opportunity to take...
Somalian World Cup referee receives hero's welcome after US entry denial - Watch
Somali referee Omar Artan faced a disappointing setback after being denied entry to the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup, despite holding a valid visa. ...
Referee Omar Artan given hero's welcome in Somalia after US entry blocked
Artan was due to be first Somali referee at World Cup‘I promise you that I will attend the next one'The World Cup referee from Somalia who was...
Trump administration says Somali referee Artan is a "security threat" after denying visa
The United States have issued a statement on Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after he was denied entry ahead of the World Cup.
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World Cup 2026 LIVE: Latest news and updates as US brand Somali referee a 'security threat'
World Cup fever is building with tournament's opening game just days away
Hero's welcome for Omar Artan as Somali referee returns home after World Cup heartbreak
Somali referee Omar Artan has returned to Mogadishu to a hero’s welcome after being denied entry into the United States, a setback that...
2026 W/Cup: Somali Referee Denied Entry Over Links To ‘Terror Organisation’ Suspects —US Claims
The Trump administration said Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had been denied entry to the country because of links to “suspected members of...
Trump administration says it denied entry to Somali referee over links to ‘terror organisation' suspects
Omar Artan, who was Africa's referee of the year in 2025, was denied entry to the US last weekend despite being issued with a valid visa
US responds to Somali referee scandal after Omar Artan denied World Cup entry
Somali official was barred from entering US soil before summer tournament
Micah Richards demands action after World Cup referee denied entry to US
Referee Omar Artan was set to become the first official from Somalia to take part in the World Cup before he was denied entry to the United States
Official: Somalian ref had suspected terror ties
A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was...
Somali soccer referee denied US entry returns home, thanks FIFA
A FIFA spokesperson said Artan would not be able to train or officiate at the World Cup.
World Cup 2026: FIFA president Gianni Infantino says 'chill and relax' after Somali referee denied US visa
FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a 66-minute press conference on the eve of the World Cup, where he addressed Somali referee Omar Artan being...
World Cup 2026: Referee from Somalia denied entry to the US was about to make history
He was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns"
2026 W/Cup: Clinton Slams Decision To Deny Somali Referee Entry To US
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has lashed out after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States after being...
2026 World Cup: EFF slams US over entry denial of Somali referee
South Africa’s opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has strongly criticised the reported treatment of Somali referee Omar...
World Cup 2026: EFF condemns treatment of Somali referee Omar Artan after US entry denial
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly criticised the United States government following reports that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir...
World Cup 2026: Calls grow for FIFA to pay Omar Artan thousands in compensation after US entry blockade
The exclusion of Omar Artan from the United States ahead of the World Cup has triggered calls for football's global governing body to step in with...
FIFA urged to compensate referee barred from world cup
FIFA is facing growing criticism after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Artan had...
'Counterproductive and wrong for World Cup 2026' - Hillary Clinton attacks US over Omar Abdulkadir Artan visa denial
The United States government has denied entry to history-making Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking...
‘Terribly backward’ – Hillary Clinton condemns US after Omar Artan World Cup 2026 visa rejection
The United States government has denied entry to history-making Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking...
Inside 'World Cup of chaos' as Somali ref banned from US and ICE agents prowl the nation
EXCLUSIVE: With Somalia referee Omar Artan banned from the United States, ex-players have said it's a "World Cup of chaos" and "Martin Luther King...
Ian Wright slams ‘World Cup chaos’ after Somali referee denied U.S. entry
Somali referee Omar Artan has revealed that he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry into the United States...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan reveals 11-hour interrogation before dream ended
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has revealed he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry into the United...
World Cup 2026: USA have a problem with my country Somalia - 'Heartbroken' Omar Artan
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has attributed the decision that ended his 2026 FIFA World Cup dream to problems between the US and his...
World Cup 2026: USA have a problem with my country Somalia – ‘Heartbroken’ Omar Artan
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has attributed the decision that ended his 2026 FIFA World Cup dream to problems between the US and his...
World Cup 2026: Somalia condemns US decision to deny referee Omar Artan entry
Somalia’s government has thrown its full support behind international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after he was denied entry into the United...
2026 FIFA World Cup Chaos Continues: Top Referee Denied US Entry, Removed From Tournament Roster
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from the 2026 FIFA World Cup officiating roster after US authorities denied him entry into...
Ian Wright slams ‘World Cup of chaos’ after Somali referee is barred from entering USA
Ian Wright took to Instagram to share his thoughts after Africa’s top referee will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was...
Fifa and Gianni Infantino have questions to answer after the scandalous treatment of Omar Abdulkadir Artan
After Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had his ‘dream' of officiating at the World Cup denied by the host nation on the eve of the...
Gianni Infantino a giant phony over alleged decision to revoke Iran fans’ ticket allocation
International border friction is casting a shadow over the buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This was highlighted by US immigration authorities...
Somali referee Omar Artan to miss World Cup after being denied entry into US
Fifa confirms referee will be removed from its roster as he was unable to enter the US
FIFA told to pay $100,000 to Somali referee Omar Artan amid World Cup outrage
Omar Artan should be provided a "discretionary payment" after being refused entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup.That is...
Ian Wright rips into FIFA and 'World Cup of chaos' with clear message to American fans
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate at the World Cup, and Ian Wright has taken...
FIFA World Cup manager Fabio Cannavaro breaks silence on USA’s ‘disgraceful’ security search
With just a couple of days left for the FIFA World Cup to begin in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, things have already started getting chaotic. After...
Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry into the USA for FIFA World Cup
Regarded as one of Africa’s top soccer referees, the respected Omar Artan unfortunately did not find entry into the USA for the upcoming FIFA World...
Somali Referee Denied USA Entry Before World Cup
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will miss his World Cup debut after U.S. authorities denied him entry despite a valid visa. Somali referee...
Ian Wright rips into FIFA and brands tournament 'World Cup of chaos'
Former Arsenal and England forward Ian Wright has let rip at FIFA after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States to...
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
The United States denied entry to Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan over the weekend, preventing him from becoming the first Somali...