Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome

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Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a widely admired soccer referee, was denied entry into the U.S., preventing him from becoming the first Somali to referee a World Cup game. Upon returning to his home country, Artan received a hero's welcome. Regarding the incident that blocked his travel to the United States, the referee stated that what happened was simply fate. He remains a respected figure in his nation despite the missed opportunity to officiate the tournament.
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