World Cup 2026: Homeland security chief hits back over referee Omar Artan visa storm
The United States’ handling of a World Cup officiating dispute has escalated into a political flashpoint, with Homeland Security Secretary...
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UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has offered a strong defence of the decision to appoint Somali referee Omar Artan as the...
World Cup 2026: Motsepe hails Omar Artan as Somalia’s referee receives global recognition
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has paid glowing tribute to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, describing him as a source...
CAF president Motsepe proud of Somalia referee Omar Artan despite 2026 World Cup setback
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has expressed strong pride in Somali referee Omar Artan, describing him as a symbol of African...
UEFA hands Somalia referee Omar Artan Super Cup appointment after World Cup setback
Somali referee Omar Artan has received a major vote of confidence from UEFA after being appointed to officiate the 2026...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reacted to the controversy surrounding Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry into the...
World Cup 2026: Sepp Blatter condemns FIFA after Somali referee refused entry to US
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised world football’s governing body after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into...
World Cup 2026: Infantino hopeful of solution after Omar Artan travel setback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken about the travel difficulties faced by Somali referee Omar Artan, stressing that efforts are...
World Cup 2026: Somalia condemns US entry denial of referee Omar Artan
The Somali government has expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan ahead...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan offered $100,000 after missing tournament
A Somali businessman has pledged $100,000 to international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan following his absence from the 2026 FIFA World...
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has spoken of resilience and renewed determination after returning to a hero’s welcome in the...
Former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee Keith Hackett has criticised the circumstances surrounding Somali official Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was...
World Cup 2026: Heroes welcome in Somalia for referee banned from USA to officiate matches
Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has praised referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for his determination and professionalism after the official’s...
Somalia referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was banned from entering the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and...
FEATURE: Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Refereeing at the 2026 Fifa World Cup was set to be the highlight of Omar Artan’s career, but the Somali...
World Cup 2026: EFF condemns treatment of Somali referee Omar Artan after US entry denial
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly criticised the United States government following reports that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan...
The exclusion of Omar Artan from the United States ahead of the World Cup has triggered calls for football’s global...
‘Terribly backward’ – Hillary Clinton condemns US after Omar Artan World Cup 2026 visa rejection
The United States government has denied entry to history-making Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan ahead of the 2026 FIFA World...
Ian Wright slams ‘World Cup chaos’ after Somali referee Omar Artan denied U.S. entry
Somali referee Omar Artan has revealed that he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry into...
World Cup 2026: USA have a problem with my country Somalia – ‘Heartbroken’ Omar Artan
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has attributed the decision that ended his 2026 FIFA World Cup dream to problems between...