2026 World Cup: Somali referee sent back from USA reacts for the first time

Author: Elmut PintoPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Somalia

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2026 World Cup: Somali referee sent back from USA reacts for the first time

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, sent back from the United States during the 2026 World Cup, has reacted publicly for the first time. He expressed his disappointment and gave his account of the events surrounding his forced departure from the host country. The case has sparked strong reactions in the football world.

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