UEFA has appointed Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan to oversee the upcoming European Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. This appointment comes despite Artan recently being denied entry into the United States. The US previously barred Artan from officiating matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the reason for which was not disclosed in the report. UEFA’s decision to select Artan for the Super Cup raises questions given the previous travel restrictions. The match is scheduled to take place on August 14th. This will be a high-profile assignment for the referee, despite the ongoing issues with US travel authorization. The selection underscores UEFA’s confidence in Artan’s officiating capabilities.