A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who was refused entry to the US after arriving at Miami International Airport on Saturday, would play no part in the World Cup.
Somali referee Omar Artan axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
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Somali referee Omar Artan axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US