‘This was my World Cup’ says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup

The 34-year-old was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the United States.

Somali referee Omar Artan, denied entry to the World Cup, describes officiating the UEFA Super Cup as his ‘World Cup’. Read his inspiring story.

The 34-year-old was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the United States.

Barely three weeks after the World Cup final, the first trophy of the new European soccer season is up for grabs in the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg on Wednesday. The annual match between the most recent winners of the Champions League and Europa League also offers another chan

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

Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.

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

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

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