B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver

10-06-2026 01:50 via baytoday.ca

B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead.

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