Somali ref Artan picked for UEFA game after being barred by US
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June 12, 2026
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Somali referee Omar Artan, who was barred by the United States from the World Cup, was picked yesterday for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August.
European football body UEFA said Artan will referee the August 12 game between Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, the Europa League winners. The game will be in Salzburg, Austria.
“Football is made to connect people and UEFA wants to show its respect to Omar and his outstanding officiating skills,” UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said in a statement.
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