Super Cup: PSG vs Aston Villa, UEFA vs FIFA and the Somali ref barred from the World Cup

Super Cup: PSG vs Aston Villa, UEFA vs FIFA and the Somali ref barred from the World Cup  Toronto Star

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will battle for the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, Austria, on Wednesday, with Somali referee Omar Artan set to become the first non-European official to take charge of the prestigious fixture.

Somali referee Omar Artan, denied World Cup entry, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa. Learn about his journey and UEFA’s decisi

Aston Villa have welcomed two players back from injury in time for the UEFA Super Cup

It has been musical chairs, Unai Emery-style, at Villa Park once more and now double reigning European champions PSG provide a daunting test or the Villans

Somali referee Omar Artan will make history as the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.

Prior to the World Cup, Artan was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport.

Falcons Get Injury Boost Ahead of Preseason Clash with Broncos  Sports Illustrated

Barred Somali World Cup ref 'grateful' for Super Cup shot  ESPN

Referee was refused entry to US in June Will take charge of PSG v Aston Villa on Wednesday The Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup, has spoken publicly for the first time about the decision and detailed his pride as he prepares to take charge of Wednesday’s Super C

Aug 10 : Somali referee Omar Artan urged aspiring officials to "never stop dreaming" ahead of making history as the first non-European to referee the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday in Salzburg.The 34-year-old has emerged as one of African football's leading referees, becoming the first Somali to officiate a Confederation