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UEFA has appointed Somali referee Omar Arta to referee the European Super Cup final, which will take place on August 12 in Salzburg, where PSG, the winners of the Champions League, and Aston Villa, the winners of the Europa League, will face each other.
The 34-year-old's appointment comes at a special moment in his career, as he was recently in the spotlight due to an incident during his entry into the United States of America. According to international reports, Artan was turned back upon arrival, while authorities did not provide an official explanation for the case. The media has hinted that the incident may have been related to additional security procedures and entry restrictions.
Despite this situation, UEFA has chosen to entrust one of the most highly regarded referees on the African continent. Omar Artan has held the status of FIFA international referee since 2018 and is considered one of the most promising talents in international refereeing.
In recent years, he has won numerous accolades for his performances in CAF competitions, including refereeing the second leg of the African Champions League final. In 2025, he was awarded the “African Referee of the Year” award, confirming his position among the most prominent names in refereeing on the continent.
According to reports, Artan's selection is also linked to the expanded cooperation between UEFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), within the framework of the memorandum of understanding recently signed by the two organizations.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin praised the professional skills of the Somali referee and stressed the importance of this appointment.
" Artan is an excellent referee and football has the power to bring people together. UEFA would like to express its respect for Omar and his exceptional refereeing qualities, which have earned him such a prestigious appointment ," Ceferin said.
The European Super Cup will pit European champions PSG against Europa League winners Aston Villa. In addition to the interest in the on-field challenge, attention will also be focused on Omar Artan, who with this appointment marks another important step in his international career.
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