Jun 16, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min · 12 segments
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mid-show.
For the first time ever, a referee from Somalia called Omar Artan, who's done African Champions League finals.
He's a proper professional referee.
And he was coming in to do the refereeing for the World Cup.
So
he's been brought in for that.
So there are 52 referees from different parts of the world.
There's a couple of Brits all over the world.
First time ever, a referee from Somalia.
He arrives at the airport and he's refused entry.
Despite having visa, despite having been okayed by FIFA, he's given no reason.
He's just told, you're not welcome.
Okay, Roy, I've just had a brainwave.
I'm texting Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.
He should make a big, big political point.
Give the Somali ref a visa.
Get in touch with Infantino and say, change the reffing schedules.
He can ref the games here.
And if there's any refs who are meant to be in Canada, they can go to America, find it obviously that they're white, and they can swap down.
Great idea.
Yeah, his arrogance might be off the charts, but he's not wrong, is he? Alistair Campbell there from The Rest Is Politics.
But back to Blighty now, and it's not looking good for our current leader, Sir Keir Starmer, who this week regaled us all with his latest thoroughly effervescent address.
People of Britain, this is your Prime Minister for now.
Depending on how bad the potholes are in Makerfield.
mid-show.
For the first time ever, a referee from Somalia called Omar Artan, who's done African Champions League finals.
He's a proper professional referee.
And he was coming in to do the refereeing for the World Cup.
So
he's been brought in for that.
So there are 52 referees from different parts of the world.
There's a couple of Brits all over the world.
First time ever, a referee from Somalia.
He arrives at the airport and he's refused entry.
Despite having visa, despite having been okayed by FIFA, he's given no reason.
He's just told, you're not welcome.
Okay, Roy, I've just had a brainwave.
I'm texting Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.
He should make a big, big political point.
Give the Somali ref a visa.
Get in touch with Infantino and say, change the reffing schedules.
He can ref the games here.
And if there's any refs who are meant to be in Canada, they can go to America, find it obviously that they're white, and they can swap down.
Great idea.
Yeah, his arrogance might be off the charts, but he's not wrong, is he? Alistair Campbell there from The Rest Is Politics.
But back to Blighty now, and it's not looking good for our current leader, Sir Keir Starmer, who this week regaled us all with his latest thoroughly effervescent address.
People of Britain, this is your Prime Minister for now.
Depending on how bad the potholes are in Makerfield.
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