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Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia

Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia
BBC Sport Wednesday 10 June 2026, 14:40 UTC 1 min read
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Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations".

Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations".
Omar Artan (PERSON) Somalia (LOCATION) the United States (LOCATION) the World Cup (EVENT)
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