officiate
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But Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the Somali who was set to make history as the first referee from his country to officiate at a World Cup, became the face of these tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The night before a brutal semifinal, Mussolini reportedly dined with the Swedish referee—who went on to officiate the final too.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Artan went on to officiate in organised competitions in the city, although much of his early development came while overseeing informal and semi-organised fixtures.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
DeLorenzo spent nearly two decades as an official, working her way up through high school and various levels of college football, before becoming only the third woman to officiate NFL games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
In the meantime, both coaches agreed that a crew from San Antonio would officiate the game, with the stipulation that at least two of the officials be black.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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