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Frappart makes history in Qatar as first woman to referee a World Cup men’s game

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, an all-female team refereed a men’s game, ending a 92-year wait. France’s Stephanie Frappart, 38, made history on Thursday by becoming…

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Six arrested in Rwanda for insulting World Cup’s first female referee

Mukansanga was the first woman to be selected for the men’s competition, though she did not end up officiating a match. Six people have been arrested by Rwandan authorities for…

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‘Historic’: Women referees to make first men’s World Cup debut in Qatar

The Qatar World Cup will kick off on November 20. Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita, France’s Stephanie Frappart, and Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga are set to make history, becoming the first women to…

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These are the female referees making history this World Cup

The 36 referees, 69 assistant referees, and 24 video match officials must maintain their high standards, as they will be monitored in the coming months to insure their presence in…

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Frappart makes history in Qatar as first woman to referee a World Cup men’s game

Six arrested in Rwanda for insulting World Cup’s first female referee

‘Historic’: Women referees to make first men’s World Cup debut in Qatar

These are the female referees making history this World Cup

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