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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

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

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French referee Stephanie Frappart will make World Cup history as part of an all-female officiating team when she takes charge of Germany’s match against Costa Rica on Thursday.

Frappart will become the first female official to referee a men’s World Cup match, while  Brazilian Neuza Back and Mexican Karen Diaz will be the assistant referees for the Group E match.

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