This is class… referee Omar Artan was given a hero’s welcome as he arrived back in Somalia after he was denied entry to the US… 🤝🏽🇸🇴
FIFA confirmed that he would be unable to participate as a match official at the tournament, noting that decisions regarding entry and visas ultimately rested with the host government.
Omar was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals. 💔
🎥 Video - @ Nasra Bashir Ali (X)
This is class… referee Omar Artan was given a hero’s welcome as he arrived back in Somalia after he was denied entry to the US… 🤝🏽🇸🇴
FIFA confirmed that he would be unable to participate as a match official at the tournament, noting that decisions regarding entry and visas ultimately rested with the host government.
Omar was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals. 💔
🎥 Video - @ Nasra Bashir Ali (X)
