Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee, had his World Cup dreams dashed after being denied entry to the US. He claimed to have had all the necessary papers, but was still turned back. Artan would have made history as the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament if he had been allowed to participate. His denial of entry has now crushed his aspirations of officiating at the prestigious event.

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