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Omar Artan, the Somali referee scheduled to officiate at the World Cup, was denied entry into the US by border officials this week, drawing criticism from many that the decision was discriminatory.
The Fifa president Gianni Infantino told football fans to 'chill and relax' on the eve of the tournament while his organisation faced criticism from the United Nations over the immigration issues. Artan was subsequently handed the task to referee Uefa's Super Cup fixture between PSG and Aston Villa in August.
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