The United States denied entry over the weekend to football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match. A FIFA spokesperson said on Monday (Jun 8) that Artan will not be able to train and officiate at the World Cup - which kicks off on Thursday - after he was not allowed to enter the US. "FIFA is not involved in host country immigration processes, including visa adjudications, and has been informed by authorities that Mr Artan's