Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid for his World Cup match assignments by FIFA, sources told ESPN, after he was refused entry into the United States prior to the start of the tournament.
Artan, recognized as Africa's leading referee, returned to Somalia after being turned away from the U.S. on his arrival in Miami last week because of visa issues.
This is such a shameful decision by the Trump administration. The World Cup is supposed to be an event that transcends divisions and allows people to come together for the love of the sport. Omar Artan might have been denied entry even after being granted a visa but his story and talent will be celebrated long after this racist administration leaves office. Viva Mr. Artan 💙
I told our Somali Referee Omar Artan that while his World Cup officiating dream may have been delayed, it has never been diminished. Long before a ball is kicked, he has already won the hearts of millions and secured his place in history.
Omar Artan has done more than unite the footballing world, he has ignited hope in every child who dares to dream beyond the horizon. Dreams may be deferred, but they are never defeated.
I extend my deepest gratitude to FIFA and CAF for recognizing and believing in his talent, integrity, and dedication throughout the years.
For a lifetime, Omar carried a whistle not as a symbol of authority, but as a commitment to fairness, justice, and the spirit of the game. He devoted himself to ensuring that football was decided by merit, yet fate denied him the stage he so richly deserved.
Today, I had the honor of hosting Omar Artan, an icon, a role model, and living proof that true greatness is not measured by the matches you officiate, but by the lives you inspire.
Omar's journey reminds us all that character outlasts circumstance, and that those who stand for fairness ultimately leave the deepest legacy
I had a phone call with the Somali international referee, Omar Artan, who is unable to participate in officiating at the 2026 @FIFAcom World Cup, and I shared with him our feelings regarding the challenge he has faced. Omar is a symbol of our people and country's great potential
" قال الكاتب علا ديوب في كتابه 'عزيزي أنا' بعض الناس لا يدخلون في حياتك ليحبوك بل إنهم يدخلون إليها ليستغلوك! إنهم لا يرونك كشخص.!بل يرونك كفرصة تقرب من الناس الذين يريدون مساعدتك لتطوير حياتك وليس فقط الذين يستغلونك لتطوير حياتهم"🥀💚
𝗢𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝘆𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝗰𝘆𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗫𝗲𝗲𝗯𝘁𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗶𝗱𝗼
Waxaan isbuucii 8-aad xeebta Liido ka sameynay olalaha nadaafada iyo wacyigalinta, waxaa muuqdo isbadel la taaban karo marka loo fiiriyo halka laga soo bilaabay olalaha.
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Nin xikmad badan baa la weydiiyay:bakhaylnimada ma wax ka xun baa jira?wuxuuna yiri:Haa,waxa ka xun marka deeqsigu uu cidda uu wax siisay uu ku faano(oo yiraa kaa iyo kaa baan wax siiyay)
The drought Relief Committee met again with the Garbaharey Drought Committee to hear about the responsibilities in the area . The Garbaharey Drought Administration has reported the drought situation in the Gedo region in need of humanitarian assistance