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FIFA to pay Somali referee barred from entering the US for World Cup
3 sourcesFirst reported 1 month agoUpdated 1 month ago
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- Omar Artan, a Somali referee, was denied entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup.
- FIFA confirmed that Artan will receive his full payment despite the entry ban.
- The situation has drawn significant attention during the tournament.
- This incident highlights issues surrounding international officials at major sports events.
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Θα πληρωθεί από τη FIFA για το Μουντιάλ ο Σομαλός διαιτητής που του απαγορεύτηκε η είσοδος στις ΗΠΑ
Alpha News· 1 month ago

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Μουντιάλ 2026: Η FIFA θα πληρώσει τον Σομαλό διαιτητή που δεν επέτρεψαν να μπει στις ΗΠΑ
iefimerida.gr· 1 month ago

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Μουντιάλ 2026: Θα αποζημιωθεί από την FIFA ο Σομαλός διαιτητής που του απαγορεύτηκε η είσοδος στις ΗΠΑ
Proto Thema· 1 month ago