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BREAKING: The Somali FIFA World Cup referee who was denied entry into the U.S. by CBP was flagged with “derogatory” information, including “association with suspected members of terror organizations”, making him inadmissible for entry into the U.S., a Trump admin official tells @FoxNews.
Statement to FOX:
"This individual was seeking admission to the United States. Upon further inspection by CBP, derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organizations, was discovered making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The traveler was refused admission and given immigration forms that provide the section of law used to complete an expedited removal under 8235 of the INA. President Trump's administration will not allow any security threat to enter our country - full stop.”
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🚨 Breaking: After FIFA announced that referee Omar Artan will not be among this year's World Cup officials, Somalis around the world pledged a $1 million reward to honor him as Africa's best referee.
The result? The U.S. got exactly what it wanted, massive attention for the U.S.
The decision to deny Omar Artan entry has sparked global discussion, making his name trend across social media and turning the issue into one of the biggest talking points worldwide.
Instead of fading away, the story has grown into an international headline.

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@Aspolloatuheire It was never a good idea to take the world cup to people who call it soccer.
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@Zizu2023 @invertCucurella Am I surprised its a Nigerian? No, clearly, there's no brain in that big Nigerian skull of yours . Go eat fufu, o whatever the f you call them.
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@ninweynOG @invertCucurella Withdrawal by your wretched father would have saved us yours.
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🚨BREAKING: Didier Drogba says if the USA didn't want other Countries citizens in the US they shouldn't have bid for the Fifa world cup 2026 and says denial of Iran supporters and Somali referee Omar Artan is totally unacceptable, Football should be separated from politics
"When a country bids to host the biggest football tournament on the planet, it knows exactly what comes with it. Players, referees, officials and supporters from every corner of the world are part of the package."
"I look at the situation involving Somali referee Omar Artan and I feel disappointed for him. FIFA selected him because he earned that opportunity on merit, yet he was unable to participate after being denied entry."
"Then you hear about Iran's football federation claiming that its supporter ticket allocation was withdrawn just days before the tournament. If true, that leaves ordinary fans paying the price for issues that have nothing to do with football."
"The people suffering are not politicians. They're supporters who save money for years hoping to follow their national team at a World Cup."
"Football has always been one of the few things capable of bringing different cultures together. The moment politics starts deciding who gets to be part of that experience, everyone loses."
"I played in World Cups and international tournaments. The beauty of those events is seeing supporters from dozens of countries sharing the same streets, the same stadiums and the same passion."
"No fan should be judged because of their nationality, and no referee should miss the biggest moment of his career because of political circumstances beyond his control."
"FIFA, governments and football authorities need to find solutions because the headlines right now are about visas, travel restrictions and disputes instead of the football itself."
"The World Cup should belong to the world. That's what makes it special. The game must always come first, and politics should never be allowed to overshadow football's greatest celebration."


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Micah Richards demands action after World Cup referee denied entry to US
mirror.co.uk/sport/football…

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À la veille du lancement de la Coupe du monde, la politique sécuritaire des États-Unis, en matière de visas et d'accueil, a été illustrée à l'excès par le refus d'admission de l'arbitre international somalien Omar Artan sur le sol américain. Un bien mauvais signal de départ.
➡️ l.lequipe.fr/d1b

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@invertCucurella You cannot separate football from national security. Did Drogba know that?
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup, would be welcome to officiate in Toronto.
“Toronto believes in fairness, inclusion, and giving talent the opportunity to shine. He would be welcome to referee here in our city,” Chow said, adding that she plans to write to #FIFA to inform them of the city’s support.

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"The US is not welcoming the world," says @josephmdurso, ahead of the World Cup.
He's not kidding – with threats of deportation facing fans, and unsold seats just days before the first whistle blows.
Will the World Cup be an embarrassment for America?
thenewsagents.co.uk/article/will-t…
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