Barred from World Cup, Somali official Omar Artan answered with quiet dignity (opens original article in a new tab)

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the World Cup due to US visa issues but was appointed to officiate the Super Cup final by UEFA.

• Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from the World Cup due to US visa issues
• Artan was appointed to officiate the Super Cup final by UEFA
• Fifa's president stated it cannot control government immigration decisions