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World Cup referee Yoshimi Yamashita among first women match officials at Asian Cup

Referee Yoshimi Yamashita will return to Qatar to make more soccer history at the men’s Asian Cup in January after she worked in the country last year at the men’s World Cup

The Independent UK

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

Who is England v USA referee Jesus Valenzuela, officially the best official in South America

Jesus Valenzuela is the referee and the fourth official is Yoshimi Yamashita, one of three women to officiate at the men's World Cup for the first time

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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

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

‘Great pride’: Yamashita excited to make World Cup referee breakthrough

Yoshimi Yamashita, one of the three women to take charge of matches at the Qatar World Cup, has said: ‘I want it to be seen as normal for women to referee men’s games’

The Guardian - UK

Female referee Yoshimi Yamashita at Qatar World Cup wants the game to shine

Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan is one of three women picked by FIFA to be referees at the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

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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

Nabbout fires City to crucial Asian CL win

Melbourne City have earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Korean side Jeonnam Dragons in a must-win Asian Champions League group match.

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