
Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to US, FIFA Assists
Referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US at Miami International Airport after an 11-hour interrogation. US officials suspect him of "associated with suspected members of terror organisations." FIFA assisted Artan, reportedly paying his salary, after he was put on a plane to Somalia. Despite the setback, Artan, the 2025 CAF men's referee of the year, vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup.
