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Omar Artan officiates UEFA Super Cup after World Cup ban

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:18 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Omar Artan officiates UEFA Super Cup after World Cup ban

Summary

Referee Omar Artan officiated the UEFA Super Cup on August 13, where Paris Saint-Germain faced Aston Villa. Artan highlighted the match's significance, calling it his World Cup experience. Previously, he was banned from the World Cup due to alleged ties to terror organizations, which prevented his travel to the United States. UEFA's invitation allowed him to make history as the first non-European referee for the Super Cup. PSG emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline against Aston Villa.

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By the Numbers

•Omar Artan officiated the UEFA Super Cup on August 13.
•Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 against Aston Villa.
•Artan was banned from the World Cup for alleged associations.
•He became the first non-European referee for the Super Cup.
•UEFA invited him after his World Cup disqualification.

Latest Updates

12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Referee banned from World Cup thanks UEFA for Super Cup participation

What they're saying

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Referee Omar Artan expressed his gratitude to European ruling body UEFA for the opportunity to officiate the Super Cup match on Wednesday between Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Europa League champions Aston Villa. "That was my World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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