Infantino responds to Somali referee’s denied US entry

Ripplesnigeria | 11-06-2026 09:48am |

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has addressed the situation surrounding Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry into the United States for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Despite being recognized as the 2025 African referee of the year at the CAF awards, Artan faced restrictions that prevented him from traveling to the U.S. Infantino's response highlights the importance of inclusivity and support for referees from diverse backgrounds in the global football community.

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