World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan reveals 11-hour interrogation before dream ended

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Akwasi 6 days ago

I don’t understand why countries are not boycotting both the corrupt fifa and racist USA, its time we say no to racism

I don’t understand why countries are not boycotting both the corrupt fifa and racist USA, its time we say no to racism
Emperor Rasheed 6 days ago

Akwasi is more racist, that is why he refused to marry an Ewe lady.

Akwasi is more racist, that is why he refused to marry an Ewe lady.
Wangata 5 days ago

The FIFA President, Gianni Infantino is a cowardly bootlicker. He and that stupid lunatic Donald Trump are setting a very bad precedence which will come back to haunt them one day. Trump the crazy lunatic is only doing this b ...
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The FIFA President, Gianni Infantino is a cowardly bootlicker. He and that stupid lunatic Donald Trump are setting a very bad precedence which will come back to haunt them one day. Trump the crazy lunatic is only doing this because of Ilhan Omar, the Somali Congress woman in America.
Kwaku Tee 5 days ago

FIFA's agenda at maximising Revenue is the reason why its recent Presidents are getting into problems with most powerful nations.Russia WC2018 gave FIFA a lot of funds but ended Sepp Blatter's regime. Giannini Infantino is li ...
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FIFA's agenda at maximising Revenue is the reason why its recent Presidents are getting into problems with most powerful nations.Russia WC2018 gave FIFA a lot of funds but ended Sepp Blatter's regime. Giannini Infantino is likely to be booted out of power after WC2026 bcoz of USA conduct.This year's WC is said to generate the highest amount of Revenue but Donald Trump's crude behaviour will have a telling effect on Infantino's reelection.
Agyei 5 days ago

Why didnt FIFA make him officiate matches in Mexico or Canada, eh? Have you thought about that already?

Also, why is a common referee like anyone else traveling on a DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT? Eh?

That already smells fishy, r ...
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Why didnt FIFA make him officiate matches in Mexico or Canada, eh? Have you thought about that already?

Also, why is a common referee like anyone else traveling on a DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT? Eh?

That already smells fishy, referee Artan -- a diplomatic passport? When did you become a diplomat for a football game? Are all the referees coming on diplomatic passport? Which ordinary referee travels on a diplomatic passport?

US isn't fucking around o, folks! Foreigners have gamed their systems and abused their generosity saaa, so they are wild now -- and I agree with Donald Trump.

He is only doing what is best for his country. Our leaders can do same here of they want. See what Naija people are doing here in Ghana and don't go far, check out what the Chinese are doing to our waters here, in cahoots with our stupid misleaders. Try destroying Chinese waters and see what will happen.

Let everyone fix their nation and live in it; that's why everyone has a nation. If you destroy yours and the people sit down to watch their nation get destroyed, don't blame someone for trying to fix their nation.

Africa, we have everything yet we sit down for foolish and greedy bastards to lead and destroy us all; and rather than fight back, we run to other nations where further "slavery" ensues. What is wrong with us all?
ST GHFUO: Kwame Nkrumah International Airport 5 days ago

He wont take bribes thays why he was sent home. You think fifa wasn't aware?.they.are.in bed with fifa. All those refs who were denied probably said no to betting companies and parties trying to bribe them to fix.matches..now ...
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He wont take bribes thays why he was sent home. You think fifa wasn't aware?.they.are.in bed with fifa. All those refs who were denied probably said no to betting companies and parties trying to bribe them to fix.matches..now that they have been sent home.fifa will replace them with refs who will gladly take to rig matches..this wxup is more political than even ww3..dont mind fifa they want to appear innocent but they are in very deep with corruption
Joe cudjoe 5 days ago

This should be the last time America Host world cup tournament.... countries shouldn't vote America in future to host anything world event.

This should be the last time America Host world cup tournament.... countries shouldn't vote America in future to host anything world event.
CONCERN CITIZEN 6 days ago

FIFA can send him to Canada or Mexico to officiate the games.

FIFA can send him to Canada or Mexico to officiate the games.
Agyei 5 days ago

EXACTLY my thoughts! Why didnt FIFA do so?

Also, why is a common referee like anyone else traveling on a DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT? Eh?

That already smells fishy, referee Artan -- a diplomatic passport? When did you become a ...
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EXACTLY my thoughts! Why didnt FIFA do so?

Also, why is a common referee like anyone else traveling on a DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT? Eh?

That already smells fishy, referee Artan -- a diplomatic passport? When did you become a diplomat for a football game? Are all the referees coming on diplomatic passport? Which ordinary referee travels on a diplomatic passport?

US isn't fucking around o, folks! Foreigners have gamed their systems and abused their generosity saaa, so they are wild now -- and I agree with Donald Trump.

He is only doing what is best for his country. Our leaders can do same here of they want. See what Naija people are doing here in Ghana and don't go far, check out what the Chinese are doing to our waters here, in cahoots with our stupid misleaders. Try destroying Chinese waters and see what will happen.

Let everyone fix their nation and live in it; that's why everyone has a nation. If you destroy yours and the people sit down to watch their nation get destroyed, don't blame someone for trying to fix their nation.

Africa, we have everything yet we sit down for foolish and greedy bastards to lead and destroy us all; and rather than fight back, we run to other nations where further "slavery" ensues. What is wrong with us all?
Wangata 6 days ago

Gianni Infantino is a cowardly bootlicker. He and that stupid lunatic Donald Trump are setting a very bad precedence which will come back to haunt them. Trump the crazy lunatic is only doing this because of Ilhan Omar.

Gianni Infantino is a cowardly bootlicker. He and that stupid lunatic Donald Trump are setting a very bad precedence which will come back to haunt them. Trump the crazy lunatic is only doing this because of Ilhan Omar.

Baz 6 days ago

This is really bad, what. I wonder why should a world cup be played in the US in the place, and Infantino is close friend of Donald Trump, one of the biggest racist in the world

This is really bad, what. I wonder why should a world cup be played in the US in the place, and Infantino is close friend of Donald Trump, one of the biggest racist in the world
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Gbetsimu 5 days ago

CAF..... PLEASE BOYCOTT THE WC

CAF..... PLEASE BOYCOTT THE WC
Kaakeiku 5 days ago

FIFA, pla this should be the last time the world cup is held in the US. Never again!!!!

FIFA, pla this should be the last time the world cup is held in the US. Never again!!!!
Um 5 days ago

The fifa should send him to Canada or Mexico to officiate. How is this difficult?

The fifa should send him to Canada or Mexico to officiate. How is this difficult?
Daniels 5 days ago

Fifa have dropped him from the official referee list instead. He will not be part of the 2026 in mexico canada and country from hell!

Fifa have dropped him from the official referee list instead. He will not be part of the 2026 in mexico canada and country from hell!
TRUMP - ANTI-BLACK,A RACIST- Ghanani 5 days ago

Trump's hatred for Africa and africans have got no limit. I am surprised african countries are not boycotting the world cup.
Trump's America never deserves to host any of the games. Trump is just anti-black,a racist.

Trump's hatred for Africa and africans have got no limit. I am surprised african countries are not boycotting the world cup.
Trump's America never deserves to host any of the games. Trump is just anti-black,a racist.
MO KWAME NKRUMAH NO 5 days ago

Donald Trump Trumpets are blowing discords all the time, and I blame FIFA,the governing and the world cup organizing body for the chaos emitting from the world cup against some officials who has been appointed by the same FI ...
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Donald Trump Trumpets are blowing discords all the time, and I blame FIFA,the governing and the world cup organizing body for the chaos emitting from the world cup against some officials who has been appointed by the same FIFA to handle matches typical example is the Somali referee and majority of supporters and participating football fans across the world.
Od 5 days ago

You lucky self, the actions of your country men and women in the US informed the decision to send you back to where you came from

You lucky self, the actions of your country men and women in the US informed the decision to send you back to where you came from

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