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Pride and gratitude: emotional remarks from Omar Artan before officiating the European Super Cup

After being barred from entering the United States to officiate at the World Cup

'It was a very tough period' - Somali referee Artan opens up on World Cup heartbreak

Omar Artan is preparing to make history as the first non-European referee to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup, but his journey to the top has been marked by significant personal and professional challenges. The 34-year-old official recently reflected on the pain of missing out on the 2026 World Cup while looking forward to a landmark night in Salzburg.

Barcelona reject first offer from PSG for Spain’s World Cup hero

The battle for Spain’s World Cup hero Ferran Torres is entering the decisive phase.

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Barca reject €50m PSG bid for Torres

Barcelona have taken a firm stance in the transfer market by rejecting an opening formal bid from Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres. The Spanish forward has already informed the Catalan hierarchy of his desire to move to the Parc des Princes, but the club are holding out for a more favourable financial package before sanctioning his departure.