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)
🌕✨ Lamine Yamal: “I thought I was going to win it that day in 2025 because of many things that happened. Looking back, I think it was very good for me that Dembélé won it”.
“Beyond helping me grow personally, I don’t think it was the right time for me to win it because I was still a kid and probably wouldn’t have appreciated what it really means to win a Ballon d’Or. Let’s see if this year is mine!”.