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Americans Detained Him and Barred Him from the World Cup
Somali referee Artan, denied entry to the US, officiated the UEFA Super Cup and wrote an emotional thank-you message to UEFA on the match ball.
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PSG and Aston Villa Meet in Salzburg Tonight for the Super Cup
The match at the Red Bull Arena kicks off at 9 PM, with Somali referee Omar Artan, who was barred by the US from officiating at the World Cup, taking charge. Broadcast on HRT 2 and Arena Sport 1.
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US Banned Him from the World Cup, UEFA Gave Him the Super Cup
Omar Artan, whom the US barred from officiating at the World Cup due to security checks, will referee the match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg on Wednesday. Alongside him, Kenyan assistant Stephen Yiembe also makes history.
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Mandžukić Still Impresses at 40: Spartan Discipline Remains in Full Effect
The legendary Croatian striker looks frighteningly fit even five years after retirement. Charity matches in Livno and Zagreb revealed that Mandžo still trains as if he were at the peak of his career.
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African Referee Awarded Super Cup After US Ban from World Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan will become the first non-European official in UEFA Super Cup history. The appointment comes just two months after US authorities denied him a visa and prevented him from officiating at the World Cup.
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From Visa to History: Somali Omar Artan to Referee the Super Cup