Somali World Cup referee blocked from US entry, risking historic milestone
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Omar Artan, a FIFA-listed referee from Somalia who was poised to make history at the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States, derailing Somalia’s potential milestone and highlighting how visa barriers can affect international sports officials.
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