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FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English June 11, 2026 at 1:15 AM

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino told critics to ‘chill’ after Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from the US, ending his historic World Cup role, saying FIFA cannot dictate visa rules to governments

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