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Evening Standard
Michael Howie

Somali referee Omar Artan to miss World Cup after being denied US entry visa

A Somali referee who was set to become the first from his country to officiate at a World Cup has been denied entry to the United States.

World governing body FIFA confirmed Omar Artan, who was selected as one of 52 referees for the tournament, will now be removed from its roster.

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