Somali Referee Barred from Entering United States, Will Miss World Cup
A Somali referee was denied entry to the United States. The denial means the official cannot travel to the U.S.
A Somali referee was denied entry to the United States. The
denial means the official cannot travel to the U.S.
Consequently, the referee will not officiate at the World
Cup. The story appeared in KOAA News 5. The report does not
explain why the entry was refused. The referee's
participation had been expected before the decision. The
World Cup will proceed without the official's involvement.
No additional information has been released by authorities.