Miami. Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry into the United States ahead of the World Cup, will receive his full tournament fee despite not officiating at the competition, sources have confirmed.
Artan was blocked from entering the US by Customs and Border Protection after the Trump administration said he had alleged links to “suspected members of terror organisations”, a claim that has not been independently verified.
A source familiar with the arrangement said FIFA has committed to paying the referee his full tournament salary even though he will not take part in the event.
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