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Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed

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Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry
A referee from Somalia said on Tuesday that the biggest dream of his professional life had been shattered after the American authorities denied him permission to enter the United States to participate...

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 · 23h
World Cup referee speaks out after entry to US denied
 · 1h · on MSN
Somali ref Omar Artan gets hero's welcome after entry blocked for World Cup
 · 3h
Somalia Gives Hero's Welcome To Referee Barred From US Entry, Video Goes Viral
Somali people gave a hero’s welcome to Omar Artan, the referee who was barred from entering the United States, days ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup, where he was set to create history as the ...

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Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate'
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Somali soccer referee on his way back home after being denied entry into United States
"I feel very good now. And I wanted to ⁠thank FIFA for supporting me all the way and the Somali people also. So I am very ​grateful for FIFA and CAF also. So this is what I have to say," Artan said.

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