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Banned Referee Artan Arrives Home in Somalia

Banned Referee Artan Arrives Home in Somalia

10 Haziran 2026

Omar Artan, the controversial referee recently banned from entering the United States, has returned to his homeland of Somalia. His arrival comes after a tumultuous period that saw him stripped of his officiating privileges in the U.S. despite his aspirations to officiate at the prestigious 2030 World Cup. In a statement upon his return, Artan expressed his determination to continue pursuing his dreams on the global stage, emphasizing that this setback will not deter him from his goals.