World Cup referee - Africa's best official but from Trump's 'worst country in the world' - is dropped by FIFA after being denied entry to the US and sent back after landing... despite having a diplomatic passport

A Somali referee acclaimed as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Istanbul upon arrival at Miami Airport.

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Jun 9, 2026 - 00:35
World Cup referee - Africa's best official but from Trump's 'worst country in the world' - is dropped by FIFA after being denied entry to the US and sent back after landing... despite having a diplomatic passport
A Somali referee acclaimed as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Istanbul upon arrival at Miami Airport.
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