Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, previously denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

• Artan was refused entry to the US due to allegations of association with suspected terrorist organizations, which he denies.
• UEFA appointed Artan to the UEFA Super Cup in a gesture of support following the World Cup incident.
• Artan expressed pride and happiness at the opportunity, noting his journey from a difficult background to officiating at a major European match.

US President Donald Trump has publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling any move to replace him a "terrible mistake." This support comes despite significant criticism leveled against Infantino.

• Infantino faced renewed opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC, who accused him of breaking trust through deception regarding plans to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors.
• Trump lauded Infantino, stating he "presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented," and warned that FIFA would not be as successful or profitable without him.
• The controversy arose from Infantino's withdrawn plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, a move that UEFA had labeled a "shabby, opaque, backroom deal."