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The upcoming UEFA Super Cup match in Salzburg, scheduled for August 12 at 21:00 CET, will feature a high-profile clash between Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Europa League winners Aston Villa.
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UEFA has officially announced that Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of the match, supported by Slovenian official Rade Obrenović as the fourth referee.
The appointment of Omar Artan as head referee has drawn significant international attention. The Somali official hit global headlines after he was denied entry into the United States, despite holding a diplomatic passport and a valid visa. As a result of the incident, Artan was unable to officiate at the World Cup across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Following the ordeal, the European football governing body (UEFA) publicly extended its support to Artan, promptly rewarding him with the main refereeing assignment for the European season opener.
Recognition for Slovenian referee Rade Obrenović
Alongside Artan, 35-year-old Slovenian referee Rade Obrenović will play a key role on the touchline as the fourth official.
Hailing from Ljubljana, Obrenović has been an international FIFA referee since 2017 and already boasts extensive experience in European club competitions. His inclusion in the refereeing team for this high-stakes fixture marks another major milestone in his international career.