FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee despite US entry denial

Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being barred from entering the United States to officiate at the tournament.Artan, 34, was detained and questioned for 11 hours by US immigration officials upon arriving at Miami International Airport on Monday before being informed that he would not be allowed into the country. His diplomatic passport and single-entry US visa were ultimately rejected.A US government official said the decision was linked to an allege