referee
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An official in the Somali National League, Artan became a Fifa referee in 2018 and has officiated at the Africa Cup of Nations.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Omar Artan was set to be the first match official from Somalia to referee at a global finals, but he was turned back when he arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Omar Artan was set to be the first match official from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, but he was turned back when he arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“This kind of happened so fast in the last couple of years,” said Dickerson, who became a professional referee in 2013, then began targeting the World Cup when it was awarded to the U.S.,
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
He looked up, and the referee was standing over him, wagging a finger, ". . . two . . . three . . ." The bell rang.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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