Somali referee Omar Artan welcomed as hero after World Cup visa denial
The 2025 African Men’s Referee of the Year was stopped by customs in Miami just days before the event. Despite the heartbreaking setback, crowds celebrated his achievements upon his return home.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is expected to address the controversy shortly.
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