UEFA Super Cup: PSG, Aston Villa set to clash as Somali referee Artan makes history

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.

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

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

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.

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

Aston Villa will earn millions in prize money from their UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain