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Referee Deported from the U.S. Gets High-Profile UEFA Assignment
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First reported by Walla · Jun 11, 2026
What happened
UEFA said Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg. Artan was deported from the United States this week after being detained at Miami airport and losing his visa ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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