- U.S. official: Somalia’s Omar Artan had suspected terror ties ESPN
- Somali referee denied US visa ahead of World Cup returns home, saying he hopes to officiate next tournament KING5.com
- World Cup players and officials are being detained or barred entry into U.S. The Washington Post
- Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero’s welcome Click2Houston
- Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry The New York Times