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World Cup 2026: Omar Artan, the visa bans, and the racism in the room
Two days before the 2026 World Cup’s June 11 opening, Ian Wright recorded a video for his two million Instagram followers. The former England and Arsenal striker had just read that Omar Artan, the Somali referee selected to officiate at the tournament, had been turned away at the U.S. border. “Every few hours it’s another… Continue reading