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World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the US was about to make history for his country

World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the US was about to make history for his country

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country
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World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country
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Soccer-Somali soccer referee on his way back home after being denied entry into United States

Soccer-Somali soccer referee on his way back home after being denied entry into United States

By Ali Kucukgocmen June 9 (Reuters) - Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied a chance to make his World Cup debut after being barred from entering the United States, thanked FIFA, CAF and the Somali people on Tuesday as he prepared to return home.
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US denies Somali World Cup soccer referee entry because of 'security threat'

US denies Somali World Cup soccer referee entry because of 'security threat'

June 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Tuesday the United States had denied Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry for the World Cup because of his links to "suspected members of terror organizations".
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Somali World Cup Referee Denied U.S. Entry, Impacting Tournament Participation

Somali World Cup Referee Denied U.S. Entry, Impacting Tournament Participation

Somali World Cup Referee Denied U.S. Entry, Impacting Tournament Participation
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Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S., Unable to Officiate World Cup

Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S., Unable to Officiate World Cup

Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S., Unable to Officiate World Cup
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Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Misses World Cup

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Misses World Cup

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Misses World Cup
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Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Excluded from World Cup

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Excluded from World Cup

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to U.S., Excluded from World Cup
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Somali referee for World Cup is denied entry into the United States

Somali referee for World Cup is denied entry into the United States

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate in the World Cup
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Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. for World Cup Due to Vetting Concerns

Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. for World Cup Due to Vetting Concerns

Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. for World Cup Due to Vetting Concerns
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Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

June 8 (Reuters) - The United States denied entry over the weekend to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.
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Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Visa, Misses World Cup Opportunity

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Visa, Misses World Cup Opportunity

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Visa, Misses World Cup Opportunity