Women referees included in men's FIFA World Cup for first time
2 years, 10 months ago

Women referees included in men's FIFA World Cup for first time

The Hindu  

Women referees will officiate matches at the men's World Cup for the first time in Qatar this year, the sport's governing body FIFA announced on Thursday. Three women referees and three women assistant referees will be part of the global showpiece event in Qatar, which will be held from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18. Confederation breakdown of the 129 referees appointed "This concludes a long process that began several years ago with the deployment of female referees at FIFA men's junior and senior tournaments," said Pierluigi Collina, FIFA Referees Committee chairman. "They deserve to be at the FIFA World Cup because they constantly perform at a really high level, and that's the important factor for us.

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AP Interview: Trailblazing referee Frappart wants to help more women take the whistle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AP Interview: Trailblazing referee Frappart wants to help more women take the whistle

Associated Press  

PARIS — After a decade of making history in soccer, French referee Stéphanie Frappart is using her experience to help more women take up the profession. The 41-year-old Frappart is working with France’s national postal service, La Poste, on a committee promoting female referees called “Women and Refereeing” in conjunction with its four partner federations: soccer, rugby, handball and basketball. …

Copa America will feature its first female referees and assistants
10 months ago

Copa America will feature its first female referees and assistants

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Female match officials were appointed to work the Copa America for the first time on Friday. Both will be supported by assistants Neuza Back of Brazil, Mary Blanco of Colombia, Migdalia Rodríguez of Venezuela, and Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt of the U.S. Nicaragua’s Tatiana Guzmán was designated as a video review official. “It is a …

Xie Lijun becomes Chinese Super League's first female referee
11 months, 1 week ago

Xie Lijun becomes Chinese Super League's first female referee

China Daily  

SHANGHAI -- After taking charge of the match between Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan in the 2024 Chinese Super League on Monday, Xie Lijun became the first woman to referee a top-flight men's football match in China. "In 2023, I was the only one to referee in the women's World Cup, and I hope to have more Chinese female referees …

Xie Lijun becomes Chinese Super League's first female referee
11 months, 1 week ago

Xie Lijun becomes Chinese Super League's first female referee

China Daily  

SHANGHAI -- After taking charge of the match between Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan in the 2024 Chinese Super League on Monday, Xie Lijun became the first woman to referee a top-flight men's football match in China. "In 2023, I was the only one to referee in the women's World Cup, and I hope to have more Chinese female referees …

At last, women referees are here to fix men’s football
1 year, 3 months ago

At last, women referees are here to fix men’s football

The Independent  

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Women referees to officiate at AFC Asian Cup for first time next year
1 year, 6 months ago

Women referees to officiate at AFC Asian Cup for first time next year

Firstpost  

The Video Assistant Referee system will also make its ‘full debut’ at the tournament, the AFC said. Women including Japanese trailblazer Yoshimi Yamashita will referee at the men’s Asian Cup for the first time next year in Qatar, officials said Thursday. “For the first time ever, women match officials are poised to make their debut at Asia’s most prestigious men’s …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Record 74 officials named, historic debut for women officials beckons
1 year, 6 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Record 74 officials named, historic debut for women officials beckons

The Hindu  

A record 74 match officials have been appointed for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which is scheduled to be held from 12 January to 10 February 2024, across nine venues. For the first time-ever, women match officials are poised to make their debut at Asia’s most prestigious men’s national team competition, with Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita – one of six …

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina
1 year, 8 months ago

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina

The Hindu  

Match officials explaining VAR decisions live to stadiums and television audiences for FIFA Women’s World Cup games will make the process “more transparent”, FIFA’s referee chief Pierluigi Collina said on Tuesday. The concept will be used at a major tournament for the first time when the World Cup starts on Thursday, having been trialled at the men’s Club World Cup …

FIFA World Cup trailblazing female referee verbally abused; Rwanda football issues probe
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup trailblazing female referee verbally abused; Rwanda football issues probe

The Hindu  

Rwanda’s football federation has launched an investigation after fans hurled insults at the woman who made history as one of the first female referees chosen for the men’s World Cup. Offensive slurs were repeatedly chanted at Salima Mukansanga by fans from Kiyovu Football Club as she refereed their 0-0 draw against Gasogi United on Friday evening in Nyamata south of …

Saudi Arabia gets first female international football referee
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia gets first female international football referee

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s first female international referee was appointed by FIFA on Thursday, less than a year after the conservative kingdom’s national women’s team made its debut. Anoud Al-Asmari’s international badge is the latest in a series of steps in football by the oil-rich Saudis, who have lured 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League and are mulling a World …

FIFA names first female international referee from Saudi Arabia
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA names first female international referee from Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

Anoud al-Asmari is one of eight Saudis on the international panel announced by football’s global governing body. Saudi Arabia’s first female international referee was appointed by FIFA on Thursday, less than a year after the conservative kingdom’s national women’s team made their debut. Al-Asmari’s international badge is the latest in a series of steps in football by the oil-rich Saudis, …

Frappart becomes first woman to referee at men’s World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Frappart becomes first woman to referee at men’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

When Stephanie Frappart stepped onto the field of Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday, she became the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup game to complete a journey that started almost 30 years ago in the outskirts of Paris. And she has done what she needs to be physically on the top.” Frappart became the first woman to referee …

Referee Stephanie Frappart to make World Cup history as part of all-female team
2 years, 3 months ago

Referee Stephanie Frappart to make World Cup history as part of all-female team

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French referee Stephanie Frappart will make World Cup …

Who is Stephanie Frappart, the first woman referee in a men’s World Cup match?
2 years, 3 months ago

Who is Stephanie Frappart, the first woman referee in a men’s World Cup match?

The Hindu  

Stephanie Frappart will become the first female referee to take charge of a men’s FIFA World Cup game. In the process, she will become the first woman to take charge of a World Cup game in the competition’s 92-year history. In 2021, she became the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup qualifying match, when she took charge of …

World Cup roundup: Political protests flare in Qatar despite FIFA’s efforts otherwise
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup roundup: Political protests flare in Qatar despite FIFA’s efforts otherwise

LA Times  

A fan holds up a sign reading “Woman Life Freedom Mahsa Amini” prior to the World Cup match between England and Iran on Monday in Doha, Qatar. As a result, just hours before England kicked off against Iran, becoming the first European team to take the field in Qatar, global soccer’s governing body issued a statement saying players not wearing …

Qatar makes World Cup debut in a controversial tournament of firsts
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar makes World Cup debut in a controversial tournament of firsts

CNN  

Doha, Qatar CNN — There have been 21 editions of the men’s World Cup since its inauguration in 1930 but Qatar 2022 is set to be a tournament like no other. Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images ‘Winter’ Cup The World Cup has always been held in either May, June or July but Qatar 2022 will break away from such tradition – more …

FIFA refs chief: Cultural sensitivities no issue when selecting female officials
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA refs chief: Cultural sensitivities no issue when selecting female officials

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy FIFA’s referees chief indicated cultural sensitivities would not …

World Cup referees to take hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation – Pierluigi Collina
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup referees to take hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation – Pierluigi Collina

New York Times  

Referees at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be taking a hard line on dangerous tackles, obstruction and simulation, the 32 participating teams have been warned. To demonstrate where referees will be drawing the line for dismissals, Collina showed a clip of former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Matheus Pereira badly mistiming a tackle at last year’s Club World Cup …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Female referees deserve to be a part of the event, says Salima Mukansanga
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Female referees deserve to be a part of the event, says Salima Mukansanga

India Today  

Referee Salima Mukansanga reckoned that female referees were picked for the FIFA World Cup 2022 on the basis of their skills and caliber and not because they are women. Rwanda's Mukansanga is among the three female match referees for the mega event in Qatar, along with Japan’s Yamashita Yoshimi and France’s Stephanie Frappart. Kathryn Nesbitt today became one of six …

After disaster four years ago, U.S. men’s soccer team aims to be World Cup spoiler
2 years, 4 months ago

After disaster four years ago, U.S. men’s soccer team aims to be World Cup spoiler

LA Times  

Weston McKennie points as the U.S. men’s national team arrives in Germany for training in September. The soundtrack of the U.S. national team’s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup will always be Taylor Twellman’s epic rant inside an ESPN studio in Bristol, Conn. “It is an utter embarrassment!” Twellman, a former national team player, screamed at a camera …

World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart: ‘You’re there because you deserve it’
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart: ‘You’re there because you deserve it’

New York Times  

“I didn’t have any role models,” says World Cup referee Stephanie Frappart. “The men’s World Cup is the most important competition in the world, not only football,” she says. “But I had no plans to be the first female referee at the World Cup, or anything like that.” Frappart meeting French president Emmanuel Macron after refereeing the French Cup final …

Women officials ready for their transformative moment at the World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Women officials ready for their transformative moment at the World Cup

LA Times  

In her old day job as an analytical chemist, Kathryn Nesbitt studied brain chemicals in an effort to learn how that organ worked. We’re all very experienced with what that feels like and are ready for the challenge.” — Kathryn Nesbitt, on being a woman who will officiate men’s World Cup games in Qatar Making it to a World Cup …

What is new at World Cup 2022?
2 years, 4 months ago

What is new at World Cup 2022?

Al Jazeera  

Female refs and 26-man squads among the firsts at the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar. Doha, Qatar – The men’s 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching. Here is a list of some other firsts at this year’s World Cup: Offside technology In July, football’s world governing body, FIFA, announced the use of a semi-automated offside system at …

World Cup has 3 women set to referee matches in Qatar
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup has 3 women set to referee matches in Qatar

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita knows that being one of three women picked to officiate matches at the World Cup — the first time a woman will be in charge on the game’s biggest stage — is not simply about soccer. “In Japan, there is still a long way to go in the world of soccer, so it would …

When it comes to World Cup referees, FIFA is showing a red card to its old ways
2 years, 4 months ago

When it comes to World Cup referees, FIFA is showing a red card to its old ways

LA Times  

Referee Ismail Elfath gestures to Ukraine’s Vladyslav Supriaha during a U20 match against South Korea in June 2019. Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda, Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan and Stephanie Frappart of France, the last of whom handled the 2019 Women’s World Cup final, are the first female referees invited to a men’s World Cup. Thankfully it’s tracking in the right direction.” …

Women referees at FIFA World Cup in Qatar a ‘strong sign’
2 years, 5 months ago

Women referees at FIFA World Cup in Qatar a ‘strong sign’

The Hindu  

The presence of three female referees at the World Cup in Qatar will send "a strong sign", said one of those women selected on Thursday. "It's a strong sign from FIFA and the authorities to have women referees in that country. Asked about the choice of energy-rich Qatar to host the World Cup despite it being regularly criticised over human …

Yamashita ready to become Japan’s first female World Cup referee
2 years, 6 months ago

Yamashita ready to become Japan’s first female World Cup referee

Al Jazeera  

Yoshimi Yamashita alongside France’s Stephanie Frappart and Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga will become the first women to referee at a men’s FIFA World Cup. Japanese Yoshimi Yamashita, one of a trio set to make history in Qatar as the first female referees to officiate at a men’s FIFA World Cup, feels both pressure and excitement at the prospect of being a …

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Referees and assist. referees announced; Trailblazers included
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Referees and assist. referees announced; Trailblazers included

The Hindu  

The FIFA Referees Committee officially announced the lists of the match officials who have been appointed to officiate at the forthcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. For the match officials, of course, it’s another big stage in the preparation of the potential candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023,” said the chairman of …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Six Female Referees, Assistants Picked to Officiate at the Tournament
2 years, 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Six Female Referees, Assistants Picked to Officiate at the Tournament

News 18  

Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Three female referees and three female assistant referees were announced Thursday by FIFA among 129 officials selected for World …

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup for first time
2 years, 10 months ago

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup for first time

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Female referees have been selected to officiate at …

FIFA picks 6 female referees, assistants for men's World Cup
2 years, 10 months ago

FIFA picks 6 female referees, assistants for men's World Cup

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Female referees will make World …

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi named match referee for final
2 years, 11 months ago

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi named match referee for final

Firstpost  

Lakshmi also has the distinction of being the first woman match referee in men’s ODIs, having stood in the role during the World Cup League 2 in the UAE in December 2020. Christchurch: India’s GS Lakshmi, the first woman ever in the ICC international panel of match referees, will be the match referee for the Women’s World Cup final between …

Women's World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi will be the match referee for final
2 years, 11 months ago

Women's World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi will be the match referee for final

The Hindu  

India's GS Lakshmi, the first woman ever in the ICC international panel of match referees, will be the match referee for the Women's World Cup final between England and Australia here on Sunday. Lakshmi also has the distinction of being the first woman match referee in men's ODIs, having stood in the role during the World Cup League 2 in …

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers
4 years ago

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers

India TV News  

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers The 32-year-old Kathryn Nesbitt from Philadelphia became a pioneer as FIFA appointed women to work on-field officials for men's World Cup qualifiers. The 32-year-old from Philadelphia became a pioneer as FIFA appointed women to work on-field officials for men's World Cup qualifiers, serving as an assistant referee Thursday night when Canada opened …

Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas
4 years ago

Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas

Associated Press  

Kathryn Nesbitt ran the sidelines, waving a flag, blending in for all the right reasons. “I’m hoping that people will bring her to the men’s World Cup in a couple of years instead of the Women’s World Cup — actually both,” said Rick Eddy, U.S. Soccer’s director of referee development. “If FIFA really wants to make a stand towards saying …

India’s G.S. Lakshmi to become first woman to referee a men’s ODI
5 years, 3 months ago

India’s G.S. Lakshmi to become first woman to referee a men’s ODI

The Hindu  

Former India cricketer G.S. Lakshmi is set to become the first woman match referee to oversee a men’s ODI when she officiates the opening match of the third series of the World Cup League 2 in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. This is the second significant achievement for Lakshmi this year, following her appointment as the first woman onto …

Women's World Cup: Bring in male refs to help female officials, says former striker Sue Smith
5 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup: Bring in male refs to help female officials, says former striker Sue Smith

The Hindu  

FIFA should bring in experienced male officials to help female referees adjust to the Video Assistant Referee system following a number of incidents at the Women's World Cup, former England striker Sue Smith told Reuters. Referees in the men's game were able to get to grips with VAR at the 2017 Confederations Cup before last year's World Cup in Russia …

Women's World Cup: Fifa referee chief Pierluigi Collina dismisses VAR discrimination claims
5 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup: Fifa referee chief Pierluigi Collina dismisses VAR discrimination claims

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pierluigi Collina has dismissed the suggestion that VAR …

26 female referees in FIFA Women's World Cup 2019
5 years, 9 months ago

26 female referees in FIFA Women's World Cup 2019

The Hindu  

As France outclassed South Korea in the FIFA Women's World Cup opener on June 7, Claudia Umpierrez officiated the clash. The referee from Uruguay is one of the 26 female referees who will officiate at women's football extravaganza in France. RELATED | Germany 1-0 China: As it happened "We have worked hard for four years, just like the national teams …

Women refs get more respect than men, says Germany's Bibiana Steinhaus
5 years, 9 months ago

Women refs get more respect than men, says Germany's Bibiana Steinhaus

The Hindu  

Bibiana Steinhaus will not kick a single ball at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, but she will be one of the stars of the show nonetheless. The 40-year-old is the first and only female referee to officiate in one of the top men's leagues in the world, having made the step up to the German Bundesliga two years ago. …

World Cup referees get put through their paces as officials show they are ready for tournament
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup referees get put through their paces as officials show they are ready for tournament

Daily Mail  

While players from across the globe try to find an extra yard of pace or refine their touch ahead of Thursday's World Cup opener, the officials have been making sure they are fighting fit. Put through their paces inside Lokomotiv Moscow's RVB Arena, the officials who will take charge at this summer's tournament undertook a rigorous session on Tuesday morning. …

Staubli named first female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup
7 years, 5 months ago

Staubli named first female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

The Hindu  

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017. Switzerland's Staubli is one of seven women referees invited to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India. READ: A first for female assistant referees Staubli, who has been in the FIFA Referees list since 2006, has officiated in the …

A first for female assistant referees
7 years, 5 months ago

A first for female assistant referees

The Hindu  

Female assistant referees will officiate in a FIFA men’s competition for the first time at the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup. The results and improvements seen in the joint preparations have shown the time has come for elite female referees to officiate in men’s competitions together with their male colleagues,” FIFA said. Read: Ghana coach sets sights at lifting U-17 …

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