Posts tagged with "referee"

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Jun 16, 2026 • 2 min read •

FIFA Clears World Cup Official of Misconduct Allegations

FIFA's disciplinary committee has exonerated video assistant referee Shaun Evans from allegations of making a white supremacist gesture during the World Cup.

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Jun 14, 2026 • 2 min read •

Referee's Unique Choice of Pink for Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia

Maurizio Mariani will don a pink kit as he officiates the World Cup clash between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, adding a touch of flair to the match.

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Jun 14, 2026 • 2 min read •

Somali Referee Omar Artan Set to Receive Full World Cup Pay

Omar Artan, a Somali referee, will be compensated for his World Cup duties despite visa issues preventing his entry into the U.S.

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Jun 11, 2026 • 2 min read •

Omar Artan Selected to Referee UEFA Super Cup Following World Cup Exclusion

Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the UEFA Super Cup match after missing out on the World Cup.

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Jun 10, 2026 • 2 min read •

Referee Omar Artan Returns to Somalia After Visa Denial

Omar Artan, the Somali referee, faces challenges after being denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup due to alleged associations.

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Jun 10, 2026 • 2 min read •

Somali Referee Denied US Entry Due to Terror Links

Omar Artan, a Somali referee, was barred from entering the US due to alleged ties to terror groups, according to officials.

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Jun 09, 2026 • 2 min read •

Referee Controversy Raises Questions About World Cup Management

Concerns over referee entry and staff treatment highlight issues in World Cup organization.

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Jun 09, 2026 • 2 min read •

Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to US for World Cup Duties

Somali referee Omar Artan faced an 11-hour immigration interrogation before being barred from entering the US for World Cup responsibilities.

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Jun 09, 2026 • 2 min read •

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Access for World Cup

Omar Artan, the first Somali referee set to officiate at a World Cup, has been denied access to the US, preventing him from participating in 2026.

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Jun 08, 2026 • 2 min read •

Somali Referee Omar Artan Excluded from World Cup Due to Visa Issues

Omar Artan, the first Somali referee to be selected for the World Cup, will not officiate due to a visa denial preventing his entry to the U.S.

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Jun 08, 2026 • 2 min read •

Somali Referee Omar Artan Barred from Entering the U.S. for World Cup

Omar Artan, a Somali referee chosen for the World Cup, faces entry denial into the U.S. due to visa issues.

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May 15, 2026 • 2 min read •

Referee John Beaton Receives Police Protection After Threats

Referee John Beaton is under police protection after personal details were shared online, leading to an arrest.

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