June 12, 2026 11:15 AM
Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, has been appointed to officiate next month's UEFA Super Cup between Paris St Germain and Aston Villa. Artan, 34, was named among match officials for the June 11-July 19 World Cup but was forced to miss the tournament after U.S. authorities refused him entry despite having a valid visa. European soccer's governing body said on Thursday that his appointment for the Sup...