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FIFA prez: People should 'chill' over WC visa issu...
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- A United States official said Tuesday night that Artan was refused admission because of "association with suspected members of terror organizations."
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We are a sports organization, we try to do our best with the means that we have."
- Iran players: U.S. visa denials create 'tension' - Somali ref had suspected terror ties, official says - World Cup predictions: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more
Infantino referenced the specific case of Omar Artan, who was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA's final list for the tournament, but was denied entry to the United States after arriving at the Miami International Airport from Istanbul.
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