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H0T: UEFA Announces First Female To Officiate At Men's European Championships | SEE DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Apr 22, 2021

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), has confirmed Stephanie Frappart as the first female official to officiate at a men's European Championships this summer,

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This was as UEFA confirmed the list of referees for this year's tournament.

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Frappart will be involved as a support match official, working either as a fourth official or a reserve assistant referee at the tournament.

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37-year-old Frappart, is the first female to referee a Ligue 1 match, a Champions League match, and a World Cup qualifier.

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She also officiated at the Netherlands' 2-0 win over Latvia in March, which made her the first woman to referee a men's World Cup Qualifier.

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In 2019, refereed the UEFA Super Cup game between Liverpool and Chelsea and the Women's World Cup final when the Netherlands lost to America.

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She took charge of Leicester City's clash with Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk in her debut Europa League game last October.

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18 referees will officiate at the Euro 2020, rescheduled to take place from June 11 to July 11 later this year.

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