๐จ Breaking: After FIFA announced that referee Omar Artan will not be among this year's World Cup officials, Somalis around the world pledged a $1 million reward to honor him as Africa's best referee.
The result? The U.S. got exactly what it wanted, massive attention for the U.S.
The decision to deny Omar Artan entry has sparked global discussion, making his name trend across social media and turning the issue into one of the biggest talking points worldwide.
Instead of fading away, the story has grown into an international headline.
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Canada has confirmed that referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, is welcome to officiate matches in Vancouver. ๐ณ
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There is something that happens at OR Tambo immigration after you come back from an international trip. I see the sign SA passports holders. But it is when you approach the home affairs immigration, they look at your passport after you have greeted in English and the official says: โusaphila MaNdlovu?โ This switch from English to your language. Then they continue to ask: โuhambe kahle?โ you reply. While still checking your passport, they say: โsithembe ubuziphethe kahle nawe!โ They stamp your passport and they say: โwelcome home!โ Your smile, your heart ke sana as you go to fetch your bags. Ikhona maan into eyenzekayo kuwe! Uncuma de uyophuma! Yes, we have problems but OR Tambo immigration officials you make it better! Even for those 3 minutes.
Somalis are a very unique breed.
A Somali businessman has offered FIFA referee Omar Artan $100,000 to compensate for the loss of earning he would have made officiating the World Cup.
Official referees at the World Cup earn approximately $50,000 to 75,000.
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