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Somali referee to officiate Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa
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In the midst of the FIFA power struggle: Omar Artan’s Super Cup assignment is a jab at Infantino
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UEFA Super Cup: Referee Omar Artan, banned from the World Cup by Trump, will officiate the final | Sport
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Referee from Somalia: UEFA deliberately gives him this platform: Omar Artan from Somalia was denied entry to the World Cup. Now he is allowed to referee the UEFA ...
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Referee from Somalia: UEFA deliberately gives him this platform
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The special story behind the Supercup referee: In the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, the referee will also be in the spotlight; that ...
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The special story behind the Supercup referee
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"Never stop dreaming": From World Cup exit to Super Cup referee: In focus even before kickoff: Referee Omar Artan.
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Where did he get himself into?: Before the World Cup, Omar Artan was denied entry to the USA; FIFA proved powerless. Now the Somali referee is officiating the ...
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Omar Artan - | the referee with whom UEFA is annoying Gianni Infantino: Omar Artan was not allowed to enter the USA for the World Cup; today he is officiating ...
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This was my World Cup: Somali referee Artan's emotional message after UEFA Super Cup final
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Key FactsOmar Artan referees historic UEFA Super Cup
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Artan officiated the meeting between Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Europa League winners Aston Villa at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, which PSG won 2-1.

  • The 34-year-old became the first referee from outside Europe to take charge of a UEFA Super Cup final.

  • Artan had previously been denied entry to the United States despite earning a place on FIFA’s World Cup referee panel, after US authorities cited security concerns and alleged links to terrorist organisations, which he rejected.

  • After UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin invited him under a cooperation arrangement with CAF, Artan dedicated the official match ball to his missed World Cup and thanked UEFA and CAF for their support.
    • This was my World Cup. Thanks to everyone who made this possible. Especially to UEFA for giving me the trust and opportunity and for welcoming me to their continent with open arms. My own confederation, CAF, for the support and making this possible.
    — Omar Artan, the Somali referee who officiated the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, wrote this on the match ball.
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UEFA compensates Somali referee who was vetoed by the US during World Cup: Omar Artan is refereeing Wednesday’s Super Cup final in Salzburg between PSG and Aston ...
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UEFA compensates Somali referee who was vetoed by the US during World Cup
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Somali ref readies to officiate UEFA Super Cup after World Cup ban: Just three weeks after the World Cup final, the new European football season gets its first ...
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Somali ref readies to officiate UEFA Super Cup after World Cup ban
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UEFA Super Cup: Omar Artan is the referee - | and the FIFA opposition is consulting
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Omar Artan: Driven out of the World Cup, welcomed in Salzburg: SALZBURG. The 34-year-old top referee from Somalia has had turbulent times. Now he is allowed to ...
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Omar Artan: Driven out of the World Cup, welcomed in Salzburg
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Ausgeschlossener WM-Schiri vor großem Debüt: Die UEFA setzt auf den Referee, der bei der von der FIFA organisierten WM nicht in die USA einreisen durfte.
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Super Cup honor after World Cup drama: Fans traveled to Salzburg specifically for the referee
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Somali referee Omar Artan receives heroic welcome in Nairobi: Celebrated Somali football referee Omar Artan is confident of officiating in the next Fifa World ...
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Somali referee Omar Artan receives heroic welcome in Nairobi
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After refused entry into US, Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid full World Cup fee by FIFA
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After World Cup exit: Somali referee to officiate European Super Cup in Salzburg: Omar Artan will referee the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa ...
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Key FactsUEFA appoints Omar Artan for the UEFA Super Cup
Jun 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Artan had been nominated by FIFA for the World Cup but was denied entry to the United States at Miami airport.

  • A US State Department representative told AFP that Artan was allegedly connected to members of terrorist organizations, which reportedly led to his admission being refused.

  • The 34-year-old was named Africa’s referee of the year in 2025.

  • UEFA said Artan is scheduled to referee the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg on 12 August.
    • an excellent young, but already experienced referee who has proven himself at the highest level of the Confederation of African Football. Football is there to bring people together, and UEFA wishes to show its respect for Omar and his outstanding refereeing qualities that earned him such a prestigious nomination
    — Ceferin, UEFA President, on Omar Artan's nomination for the UEFA Super Cup
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Somali referee Artan to officiate Super Cup: The first multi-country FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Mexico ...
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Somali referee Artan to officiate Super Cup
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