referee
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Sithole's dismissal for fouling Brian Gutierrez was a simple decision for referee Wilton Sampaio.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
A referee will choose to activate it if a player is taking too long.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States for the World Cup after enduring an 11-hour interrogation in Miami, according to media reports.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The referee threw up his arms, signaling the goal, and shouted, “That’s it! The game’s over!”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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