Somalia pertahan pengadil selepas dihalang masuk ke AS
MOGADISHU: Somalia mempertahankan pengadil yang juga pemenang anugerah, Omar Artan, selepas beliau dinafikan kemasukan ke Amerika Syarikat (AS) sekali gus gagal menjadi pegawai pertama dari Somalia yang mengadili perlawanan di pusingan akhir Piala Dunia. Kementerian Sukan Somalia menyatakan 'rasa kesal yang mendalam' terhadap keputusan menolak kemasukan Artan, sambil menjelaskan bahawa walaupun usaha diplomatik sudah dilakukan dengan pihak berkuasa AS dan Persekutuan Bolasepa
Somalia has expressed deep regret after its award-winning referee, Omar Artan, was denied entry into the United States, preventing him from officiating in the World Cup finals. Despite diplomatic efforts by Somali authorities and FIFA, Artan, recognized as the 2025 CAF Men's Referee of the Year, was turned away at Miami International Airport. FIFA confirmed his exclusion from the global tournament, which was a significant point of pride for Somalia, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud calling Artan an inspiration. U.S. Customs and Border Protection cited routine screening as the reason for denial, a decision Somalia's Ministry of Sports strongly contests, emphasizing Artan's integrity and contributions to football.
The incident highlights ongoing international travel complexities and the impact of immigration policies on individuals representing their nations on a global stage.
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