World Cup referee refused entry to US says ‘dream of my life’ has been destroyed after being held in room for 11 HOURS
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June 9, 2026
THE World Cup ref booted out of the tournament by US immigration authorities says the “dream of my life” has been destroyed. Somalia’s Omar Artan, rated the leading whistler in African football, flew to Miami to join the other 52 World Cup referees on Saturday. But Artan, 34, was prevented from entering the United States by...
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