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Referee Deported from the U.S. Gets High-Profile UEFA Assignment
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
50% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 11, 2026
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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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