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U.S. official: Somalia's Omar Artan had suspected terror ties ESPN Referee Omar Artan given hero’s welcome in Somalia after US entry blocked The Guardian World Cup players and officials are being detained or barred entry into U.S. The Washington Post Somali referee denied US visa ahead of World Cup returns home, saying he hopes to officiate next tournament KING5.com Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry The New York Times