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Who is Costa Rica v Germany referee Stéphanie Frappart, the trailblazing woman making history alongside all-female team

It is the first time a woman has taken charge of a men's World Cup game

Wales Online

FIFA accused of snubbing England referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor at World Cup

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor are yet to officiate a fixture at the Qatar World Cup and FIFA have not confirmed when they will break their ducks

Daily Mirror

World Cup history made as first female referees officiate at men's tournament

Stephanie Frappart and Salima Mukansanga are one of three women to be included on FIFA's list of 129 referees for the World Cup in Qatar, with Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita also set to officiate

Daily Mirror

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Women to referee at men's World Cup for the first time ever

It will be a historic tournament for three women officials from France, Rwanda and Japan

Wales Online

Which English referees are at World Cup 2022? Full list of officials

FIFA have appointed a total of 129 match officials for the World Cup 2022 being held in Qatar including 35 referees and two of them are from the English Premier League.

Football London

What is new at World Cup 2022?

Female refs and 26-man squads among the firsts at the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Six women chosen to referee at men's FIFA World Cup for the first time

Three centre referees and three assistants have been hand-picked by FIFA to officiate in Qatar this November.

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

Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda and Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan have been included on FIFA’s official list.

The National (Scotland)

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

Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda and Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan have been included on FIFA’s official list.

The Independent UK

Kommetdieding: The 'people's horse' of South Africa wins big

We report on how Burkinabé refugeees who have fled jihadist violence have been trying to start new lives in Ivory Coast. Also, the "people's horse" Kommetdieding streaks to victory at the 2022 Cape Town Met. And Salima Mukansanga, the first woman referee to take charge at the Africa Cup of…

France 24

Guinea-Bissau coup attempt: President says situation 'under control'

In tonight's edition: Guinea-Bissau's president says the situation is back under control after an attempted coup in the country. Earlier in the day, gunfire was heard at the presidential palace. Also, South Africa is coming out of its fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with schools set to reopen. And…

France 24

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 10

An all-female team officiated at the match between Guinea and Zimbabwe in Yaoundé. The Confederation of African Football was proud of the first. Zimbabwe also had something to cheer. Likewise Comoros.

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