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Steinhaus-Webb, head of women’s refereeing in England, set to join Fifa

The head of women’s refereeing in England, Bibi Steinhaus-Webb, is leaving the role to take up a position with Fifa

The Guardian - UK

Rebecca Welch: ‘I wanted to finish on my terms at the top and I feel I’ve done that’

Rebecca Welch tells Tom Garry the reasons behind her decision to retire and reflects on the emotions of refereeing during her trailblazing career

The Guardian - UK

Fan engagement, merchandise and tifos – what the WSL can learn from the NWSL

In this week’s newsletter we reflect on a five-week summer tour of the US to watch women’s football

The Guardian - UK

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Rebecca Welch Retires From Refereeing To Join PGMOL Management

Rebecca Welch, the trailblazing referee, retires from officiating to lead PGMOL's Select Group Women's Professional Game, leaving a lasting legacy in footb...

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Trailblazer Rebecca Welch retires as referee to help new wave of female officials

Rebecca Welch, the first woman to referee a Premier League fixture, has retired from officiating at the age of 40 to take up a managerial role with PGMOL

The Guardian - UK

Premier League faces calls to increase funding for cash-strapped PGMOL

The Guardian has learned that PGMOL’s reserves have fallen from £4m to almost zero and additional funding will be required next year

The Guardian - UK

Are there female referees at Euro 2024?

Officials come under the spotlight whenever they step onto the pitch – never more so than at major tournaments. But are there female referees at Euro 2024?

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Memorable moments from 2023-24 Premier League season

The campaign has produced talking points on and off the pitch.

The Independent UK

The most memorable moments from dramatic Premier League season

The 2023-24 campaign has produced equal entertainment on and off the pitch.

The Independent UK

I’ve never understood why anyone would want to be a referee. Now I do

Spending a day at the PGMOL training camp helps to show why match officials enjoy what they do despite it appearing at times to be a thankless task

The Guardian - UK

More referees set for top-level postings as PGMOL looks to increase diversity

Rebecca Welch became the first woman to referee a Premier League match over Christmas.

The Independent UK

Why the Joey Barton's of the world know their time is running out

Alison McConnell explains why the reaction to England goalkeeper Mary Earps winning BBC's Sports Personality of the Year by people such as Joey…

The National (Scotland)

‘A big moment’: Kompany congratulates referee Rebecca Welch on historic debut

Vincent Kompany praised the performance of the Premier League’s first female referee, Rebecca Welch, after she took charge of Burnley’s defeat of Fulham

The Guardian - UK

Vincent Kompany hails ‘milestone moment’ as Rebecca Welch oversees Burnley win

Wilson Odobert and Sander Berge were the scorers

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The Guardian - UK

Yellow cards, VAR and no controversy: Rebecca Welch makes history as first female Premier League referee

There were some boos and half-hearted chants, but she maintained quiet and calm authority when she took charge in Fulham v Burnley

The Guardian - UK

Odobert and Berge stun Fulham to boost Burnley’s survival hopes

Goals from Wilson Odobert and Sander Berge earned Burnley a 2-0 win at Fulham, as Rebecca Welch became the first female Premier League referee

The Independent UK

Premier League has its first female referee as Rebecca Welch handles Fulham-Burnley

The Premier League has its first female referee

The Independent UK

Rebecca Welch breaks new ground as first woman to referee Premier League game

The 40-year-old began her refereeing career in 2010 and is now officiating in England’s top tier

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‘Trailblazer’ Rebecca Welch breaks new ground as Premier League referee

Forty-year-old set to become league’s first female referee and her appearance may have a welcome effect of lessening abuse

The Guardian - UK

So, what is it about the brilliant, victorious sportswoman Mary Earps that bovine men just can’t abide?

The England keeper won BBC Sports Personality of the Year – and bitter old farts hated it. But they are losing ground, and they know it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Independent UK

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany welcomes Rebecca Welch appointment for Fulham clash

The 40-year-old from Tyne and Wear will make history as the first woman to take charge of a Premier League game on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Rebecca Welch appointment hailed as ‘great moment’ by Eddie Howe

Welch will become the first female referee in top-flight history when she takes charge of the Fulham v Burnley match on December 23.

The Independent UK

Referee Rebecca Welch to break new Premier League ground a decade after chatback

On December 23, Welch will break new ground once again when she takes charge of Fulham against Burnley.

The Independent UK

Premier League to have its first female referee when Rebecca Welch handles game on Dec. 23

Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee in the Premier League when she takes charge of the match between Fulham and Burnley on Dec. 23

The Guardian - UK

Oh Uniteds! Newcastle follow Manchester to Big Cup Hall of Shame

In today’s Football Daily: John McGinn barging past a triceratops, Mr and Mrs 15%’s loot and Bournemouth in Big Cup?

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