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Omar Artan, UEFA, Aleksander Čeferin, Patrice Motsepe
Salzburg, Austria
August 12, 2026
Verified: June 12, 2026
"Somali referee Omar Artan, previously denied entry to the US for the World Cup, has been appointed to referee the UEFA Super Cup in August. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin stated the move is to show respect for Artan's officiating skills. Artan's treatment by US authorities, who cited unproven terror links, sparked international human rights concerns."