| Somali Ref Barred From US 08:43 - Jun 9 with 34319 views | TwoHalves |
Referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first person from his country to officiate at a World Cup, has been denied access to the US and will not work at the tournament.
Just the latest example of a despicable regime in action. Gotta feel for the fellow.
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| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:16 - Jun 10 with 1625 views | tommytanker |
If only there was the same level of outrage at some poor man being the victim of trying to have his head hacked off in Northern Ireland. If only our government cared about who was being let into to our once great country. I know where I'd rather be at the moment. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:23 - Jun 10 with 1600 views | thame_hoops |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 15:46 - Jun 10 by derbyhoop |
The latest revelation is that US Immigration believes he had a link to a SUSPECTED terrorist member of Al Shabab, of which he said he had no knowledge.
When somebody can be refused entry on suspicions, why would any sane person willingly submit to that level of paranoia?
Just to correct the posting from TwoHalves qbove
Trump famously told reporters, “I’m the least racist person you have ever interviewed” after being challenged to explain why he, allegedly, referred to African nations as ‘sh*thole’ countries during a bipartisan Oval Office meeting on immigration reform.
Can you replace least by BIGLIEST [Post edited 10 Jun 15:50]
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But what makes it odd is that FIFA are in bed with Trump. So surely anybody pretty much working for FIFA or representing them would be allowed in. So I just assumed it must be bad.. or else Infantino would’ve stepped in. Just my opinion. |  |
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| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:31 - Jun 10 with 1563 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:16 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
If only there was the same level of outrage at some poor man being the victim of trying to have his head hacked off in Northern Ireland. If only our government cared about who was being let into to our once great country. I know where I'd rather be at the moment. |
People’s houses are being burned down over it.
How much more outrage do you want? |  | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:33 - Jun 10 with 1551 views | Sonic_Hoop |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:23 - Jun 10 by thame_hoops |
But what makes it odd is that FIFA are in bed with Trump. So surely anybody pretty much working for FIFA or representing them would be allowed in. So I just assumed it must be bad.. or else Infantino would’ve stepped in. Just my opinion. |
Unless you have something on Trump, he never gives you what you think you're paying him for. [Post edited 10 Jun 16:34]
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| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:56 - Jun 10 with 1491 views | TwoHalves |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:16 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
If only there was the same level of outrage at some poor man being the victim of trying to have his head hacked off in Northern Ireland. If only our government cared about who was being let into to our once great country. I know where I'd rather be at the moment. |
Where’s that then, Tommy? | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:01 - Jun 10 with 1446 views | Mr_Beef |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:16 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
If only there was the same level of outrage at some poor man being the victim of trying to have his head hacked off in Northern Ireland. If only our government cared about who was being let into to our once great country. I know where I'd rather be at the moment. |
There is quite a lot of outrage about that, not sure if you've missed the reaction?
This is a thread about a ref from Somalia being denied entry to the USA for no apparent reason. I'm not sure what it's got do with what's happening in Belfast. |  | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:04 - Jun 10 with 1435 views | tommytanker |
Connected as one country cares about who is entering their country and one doesn't. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:06 - Jun 10 with 1426 views | Ned_Kennedys |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:01 - Jun 10 by Mr_Beef |
There is quite a lot of outrage about that, not sure if you've missed the reaction?
This is a thread about a ref from Somalia being denied entry to the USA for no apparent reason. I'm not sure what it's got do with what's happening in Belfast. |
They’ve stated the reason the guy was not allowed in.
The mock furore and outrage can end now until the next thing for people to get all excited about. [Post edited 10 Jun 18:35]
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| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:06 - Jun 10 with 1424 views | Mr_Beef |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:04 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
Connected as one country cares about who is entering their country and one doesn't. |
Ah, OK.
So can you explain why the ref wasn't allowed in then? | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:07 - Jun 10 with 1422 views | tommytanker |
You know full well, it's all over the news why the US deemed it was a risk. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:14 - Jun 10 with 1392 views | Mr_Beef |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:07 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
You know full well, it's all over the news why the US deemed it was a risk. |
Is it? So, what's the risk? | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:15 - Jun 10 with 1378 views | tommytanker |
Don't be so disingenuous. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:16 - Jun 10 with 1375 views | TwoHalves |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:07 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
You know full well, it's all over the news why the US deemed it was a risk. |
I don’t. Care to elaborate for the less enlightened of us? Still not clear where you’d rather be either. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:17 - Jun 10 with 1368 views | Mr_Beef |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:15 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
Don't be so disingenuous. |
Just asking you to tell those of who don't understand why one of the top referees in Africa has been denied the chance to enter the country and officiate at the world cup. I'm not sure why you're unable to do so, unless you don't know either? [Post edited 10 Jun 17:18]
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| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:29 - Jun 10 with 1346 views | Juzzie |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:23 - Jun 10 by thame_hoops |
But what makes it odd is that FIFA are in bed with Trump. So surely anybody pretty much working for FIFA or representing them would be allowed in. So I just assumed it must be bad.. or else Infantino would’ve stepped in. Just my opinion. |
"FIFA are in bed with Trump". Exactly! Trump tells Infantino how things work, Infantino has no say in the matter. [Post edited 10 Jun 17:31]
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| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:39 - Jun 10 with 1320 views | Paddyhoops |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 16:16 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
If only there was the same level of outrage at some poor man being the victim of trying to have his head hacked off in Northern Ireland. If only our government cared about who was being let into to our once great country. I know where I'd rather be at the moment. |
Northern Ireland was a cracking place to be back in the 70s and 80s . I should know I travelled and played football there back in the day .
No go areas . Car searches at the border with a rifle shoved in my back. Sectarian violence on an enormous scale . Mass unemployment.
Yeah it was wonderful.
I’m an Immigrant to this country married a wonderful English woman and was accepted by and large by the people and live in a multicultural street where everyone looks out for each other .
Just wondering what your thoughts will be in if we sign a new left in pre season?
Not a lot I should imagine.
Thought this thread was about ref getting barred from entering the US not the horrendous attack on that poor man yesterday. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:40 - Jun 10 with 1314 views | tommytanker |
Protecting US citizens from someone who maybe sympathetic to terrorists or be one himself . Outrageous behaviour. Thankfully the US don't think it's worth the risk in their country. Good for them I say. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:48 - Jun 10 with 1281 views | Mr_Beef |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:40 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
Protecting US citizens from someone who maybe sympathetic to terrorists or be one himself . Outrageous behaviour. Thankfully the US don't think it's worth the risk in their country. Good for them I say. |
Someone who may be a terrorist? 🤣 Any actual evidence of this claim of yours, and presumably their's? | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:52 - Jun 10 with 1256 views | tommytanker |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:48 - Jun 10 by Mr_Beef |
Someone who may be a terrorist? 🤣 Any actual evidence of this claim of yours, and presumably their's? |
Do you think it's worth the risk? Let's have it right, the US security know better than us on LFW. Fortunately we'll never know. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:53 - Jun 10 with 1254 views | tommytanker |
Naivety at its finest. More fool you. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:55 - Jun 10 with 1251 views | Mr_Beef |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:52 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
Do you think it's worth the risk? Let's have it right, the US security know better than us on LFW. Fortunately we'll never know. |
What's the risk? He's a top referee. What exactly do you think he would have done? | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:57 - Jun 10 with 1238 views | tommytanker |
See all the lone wolf terrorist attacks that happen frequently all across the globe. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:58 - Jun 10 with 1237 views | TwoHalves |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:40 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
Protecting US citizens from someone who maybe sympathetic to terrorists or be one himself . Outrageous behaviour. Thankfully the US don't think it's worth the risk in their country. Good for them I say. |
Care to share the evidence with us, Tommy?
Edit: Ah, Mr Beef beat me to it. Question still stands though. [Post edited 10 Jun 18:01]
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| Somali Ref Barred From US on 18:03 - Jun 10 with 1230 views | Mr_Beef |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:58 - Jun 10 by TwoHalves |
Care to share the evidence with us, Tommy?
Edit: Ah, Mr Beef beat me to it. Question still stands though. [Post edited 10 Jun 18:01]
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Worth a try, Two Halves, but Tommy doesn't seem to have any actual evidence. | | | |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 18:08 - Jun 10 with 1217 views | TwoHalves |
| Somali Ref Barred From US on 17:57 - Jun 10 by tommytanker |
See all the lone wolf terrorist attacks that happen frequently all across the globe. |
As far as I’m aware, none have been perpetrated by ‘lone wolf terrorists’ masquerading as top professional referees. | | | |
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