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World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officiating any games at the near six-week long
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World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US
World Cup Referee Omar Artan to Receive Full Fee Despite US Entry Denial
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