FIFA to Pay Omar Artan His Full Tournament Fee
Omar Artan, the Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup, will be paid his tournament fee in full by FIFA despite not being able to participate.
Artan, 34, was barred from entering the U.S. at Miami International Airport on Saturday, June 6 after he was selected by FIFA, world soccer’s governing body, as one of 52 match officials for the World Cup.
The Trump administration claimed he had “association with suspected members of terror organizations.”
The exact total amount referees will be paid for their participation in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is still to be confirmed but Artan will receive his remuneration for the tournament at its conclusion, like other officials, despite not being involved.
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Artan, 34, was barred from entering the U.S. at Miami International Airport on Saturday, June 6 after he was selected by FIFA, world soccer’s governing body, as one of 52 match officials for the World Cup.
The Trump administration claimed he had “association with suspected members of terror organizations.”
The exact total amount referees will be paid for their participation in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is still to be confirmed but Artan will receive his remuneration for the tournament at its conclusion, like other officials, despite not being involved.
📝 @LeonImber and @Dan_Sheldon_
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