Somali referee calls UEFA Super Cup his proudest moment
Somali referee Omar Artan has described officiating the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa as the highlight of his career. He was previously denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States. Despite this setback, Artan was given the opportunity to officiate a major European fixture. His performance and story have drawn attention and support from both UEFA and the Confederation of African Football.
Match highlights
- Omar Artan called the UEFA Super Cup his “World Cup” after missing out on the actual tournament.
- He was refused entry to the United States, preventing him from officiating at the World Cup.
- UEFA invited Artan to officiate the Super Cup in Salzburg, where Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1.
- A US State Department official alleged Artan was linked to suspected terrorist organizations, which he denied.
- Artan expressed gratitude to UEFA and the Confederation of African Football for their support after the match.
