Omar Artan to officiate European Super Cup after World Cup exclusion

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate matches during the World Cup, is back in the spotlight with his appointment to referee the European Super Cup. This match will see Paris Saint-Germain face Aston Villa and will take place in Salzburg on Wednesday at 9 PM.

This situation has been interpreted as a provocation from UEFA towards FIFA, according to several media outlets. The 34-year-old Artan has drawn attention due to his controversial exclusion, and his role in this important match highlights the tensions between the two federations.