🚨🚨REJETÉ PAR LES USA, L’ARBITRE SOMALIEN OMAR ARTAN VA ARBITRER LA FINALE PSG–ASTON VILLA !

🚨🥹 WHAT A TWIST FOR OMAR ARTAN! Just days after being barred from participating in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Somali referee Omar Artan has received an exceptional nomination. 🌍⚽ ➡️ Huge disappointment at the World Cup ➡️ An unexpected reward from UEFA ➡️ PSG vs. Aston Villa on the schedule ➡️ The football world applauds this decision While he was set to become the first Somali referee in history to officiate at a World Cup, Omar Artan was ultimately unable to enter the United States despite being selected by FIFA. This decision sparked a wave of reactions throughout the football world. [oai_citation:0‡Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer...) But the story doesn't end there. UEFA has officially announced that Omar Artan will referee the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg. This prestigious appointment was secured after discussions between UEFA and CAF. [oai_citation:1‡Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer...) This appointment is seen by many as a sign of confidence in one of the most respected African referees of his generation. In 2025, Artan was also voted the best African male referee by CAF. [oai_citation:2‡Talksport](https://talksport.com/football/world-...) Upon his return to Mogadishu, he received a triumphant welcome from Somali fans, proud to see one of their own continue to make history in African football. [oai_citation:3‡Anadolu Agency](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/sports/somal...) One thing is certain: the PSG–Aston Villa match will have a special significance for Omar Artan, whose story inspires millions of people around the world today. ❤️🌍⚽ Share this video with your football-mad friend ❤️ Do you think UEFA made the right decision? ❤️ YES 👍 NO 🔥 HE EVEN DESERVED THE WORLD CUP The answer with the most likes ends the debate ⚡ #OmarArtan #PSG #AstonVilla #UEFASuperCup #Football #Somalia #WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Buzz #FootballNews TAGS: Omar Artan, Somali referee, Somalia, PSG, Aston Villa, UEFA Super Cup, African football, CAF, FIFA, 2026 World Cup, football news, football buzz, FIFA referee, Africa