Somali Referee Omar Artan Makes History at UEFA Super Cup
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Somali referee Omar Artan made history by becoming the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg. Artan previously made history as the first Somali referee to officiate the final of the CAF Champions League and was named CAF's Best Referee in 2025. However, he faced a setback when he was denied entry into the US for the World Cup due to vetting concerns. Despite this, UEFA appointed Artan to referee the Super Cup, a move that was widely celebrated in the soccer community.
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