Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
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Source: The New York Times
Published: 2026-06-10 21:30 UTC+10:00
Section: Somalia
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Africa, World News
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Snippet:
A Somali soccer referee who was denied permission to enter the United States to participate in the World Cup received a hero’s welcome from a cheering crowd at the airport upon his return to his home country.
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