Somali World Cup referee barred by US given hero’s welcome at home (VIDEO)
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-06-11 07:21 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Elections, World News
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Snippet:
Omar Artan, who was set to become the first Somali to referee a FIFA World Cup match but was denied entry by the US, has been honored as a national hero upon his return home.
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