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A journey to the end

[KING OF ALL SPORTS @Emmanuel_Tips]

They have names. They have families. Bring them home. 💔

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Somali referee Omar Artan was about to realise a dream of officiating at the World Cup, until he was denied entry to the United States.

It can take officials around 20 years from first blowing a whistle to being selected for international matches. You can become a brain surgeon in less time.

History suggests he might not get the chance again. and the refereeing community has nothing but sympathy for his situation.

📝 @Refsplaining

Free to read: https://t.co/2oM0YhMUxn

[thomas traumann @traumann]

Yes.
Next question

[Weffrey Jellington @jeffwellz]

I love athletes who could’ve excelled in multiple sports. Played right back for Roma for like 5 years before deciding to choose tennis.

[tag @mxdric]

How sweet would it be for the referees to all strike in solidarity and completely fuck up the tournament. Fuck FIFA for allowing this

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

Africa's top referee will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed 🚨

[Iran Embassy in Indonesia @IraninIndonesia]

As the Persian proverb says: ‘A thief believes everybody steals.’
The worst World Cup host ever.

[H @hellohalima]

FIFA 100% thought this ref story wasn’t going to be big cause it’s a Somali lol. They truly underestimated the anger.

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

BREAKING: Trump administration claims the Somali referee was denied entry because he is a security threat to the US with links to suspected terrorists. He was questioned for 11 hours, including about Al Shabab

Omar Abdulkadir Artan just landed back in Somalia to a hero's welcome

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

Note to America: The World is a necessary component of a World Cup

[Malume Malusi @UncleCul]

Fifa is another example of Animal Farm

Half the things America is getting away with wouldn’t be tolerated if it was another country.

[zak🪡 @ZakKnowsBall]

don’t bid for the world cup if you don’t want the WORLD to be part of the world cup

[Football on TNT Sports @footballontnt]

Referee Omar Artan received a hero's welcome when he landed back in Somalia today 🇸🇴👏

The 34-year-old was set to make history as the first person from his country to officiate at a World Cup, but was denied entry.

(via @nasrabashiir)

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

Soccer would not exist without immigrants. Immigrants play and coach the game, work in the stadiums, fill the stands, and make celebrations like the World Cup possible. Six of the players on the US Men's National Team are immigrants.

We will not allow ICE or anyone else to sow fear in our communities — especially at this moment. As the world comes to our city, we will stand proudly with our immigrant neighbors and reject these attacks for what they are: an attempt to divide us.

[deni @fiagirly]

Lewis posting a before and after with his kids 😭😭

[Curran @CurranBoP]

This is what it's all about.

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[Politics For You @PoliticoForYou]

BREAKING 🚨🚨🚨

World Cup fever kicks off as America welcomes the world with a traditional display of their culture and traditions.

[𝐄 🇧🇻 @ErlingProp]

Next season is gonna be fascinating

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Serena Williams says a reason for the comeback is so her kids can see her play:

“I don't need to win. I've won more than most people have in their whole lives.“

“For singles, right now no. I probably need to train a bit more... We'll see if I get there."