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FIFA President Responds to Criticism over Somali Referee's Deportation
FIFA's president has urged critics to calm down regarding the recent deportation of a Somali referee, asserting a need for tolerance amidst the controversy.
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Before: FIFA's president has urged critics to calm down regarding the recent deportation of a Somali referee, asserting a need for tolerance amidst the controversy.
Why it changed: New information came in after the story first went live, so the earlier wording is no longer the best short read.
Now: <strong>[UPDATE 10:46 AM ET]</strong> <strong>RT - News:</strong> Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was barred from the US, receives a hero’s welcome at home
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