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As a Somali, I stand with @Ref_Artan. He earned his place through years of hard work, dedication, and excellence. No one can take away what he has achieved for Somalia and African football. We are proud of you, Omar. 🇸🇴⚽ #StandWithOmarArtan#Somali#CAF#FIFA#football
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 think the world has forgotten that K’naan is originally from Somalia. Although he has Canadian citizenship, he was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, before moving to Canada. His song Wavin’ Flag became one of the most iconic World Cup songs ever.
Somalia is proud to call him one of its own.🇸🇴
@naciimo20 Ma fashilmin marwo. Haddii waddan ku nacay in aad fashilantay maaha, in aad guuleysatayna kuma xirna in waddan uu kuu qiro! Somali is stronger than before!
It's embarrassing for the US to prevent a FIFA accredited Somali referee from entering our country. If we accept hosting the World Cup, we need to welcome teams, officials, and fans from all nations. This is the "world" cup - not the "European" cup!
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As a World Cup host, the U.S. shouldn't be flippantly barring officials from entering the country to do their jobs.
It's terribly backward.
It's also counterproductive.
Global sports competitions should improve international exchange and relations, not the reverse.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, has been denied entry to the United States.
This evening,I signed the law nullifying the illegal MoU between the Gov’t of Ethiopia & Somaliland. With the support of our lawmakers & our people, this law is an illustration of our commitment to safeguard our unity, sovereignty & territorial integrity as per international law.