Omar Abdulkadir Artan
Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali referee who officiated the U-20 World Cup match between South Korea and Panama. His decisions during the match, including the denial of a penalty request from Panama, were pivotal in shaping the outcome of the game.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 37,046 | $450,000 | 369$ |
| Gabon | 1 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 2,225,734 | 5,429 | $15,000 | 37$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,081 | $350,000 | 307$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 175,878 | $21,000,000 | 11,158$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 89,961 | $63,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 5 | 443,950,574 | 313,395 | $21,878,000 | 11,966$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup.
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Tanzania:
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.
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Denmark:
Omar Artan represents Somalia's lost generation, who grew up during the civil war in the 1990s and found solace in football.
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Gabon:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was detained for eleven hours upon arrival in Miami and was sent back to Istanbul.
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Argentina:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States and expressed his disappointment.
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Australia:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was turned away by US border forces while Thomas Partey was allowed entry.
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Brazil:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was prevented from entering the United States for the World Cup competition.
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Panama:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, prompting protests from Somalia.
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Indonesia:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the best African referee in 2025, was denied entry to the World Cup by US authorities.
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Tanzania:
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was named Referee of the Year.
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