England v Spain referee: Who is trailblazing Euro 2025 final official Stephanie Frappart? The Euro 2025 final between England and Spain is the latest achievement in Frappart’s refereeing career The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025
England ‘not good enough’ but won’t panic – Harry Kane Thomas Tuchel’s side were again booed off by fans. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
England booed off after shock defeat to Senegal Thomas Tuchel suffered his first loss as manager as his side under-performed for the second time in June’s camp. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
England vs Senegal referee: Who is history-making female official Stephanie Frappart? Frappart has blazed the trail for women in refereeing of the men’s game The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
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? FourFourTwo · Jun 19, 2024
Arsenal through to last 16 as Manchester United squander lead again Jude Bellingham scored in Real Madrid’s win over Napoli while Inter fought back from three down to draw 3-3 at Benfica. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Ollie Watkins and Lewis Dunk emerge with credit on England’s audition night against Australia England 1-0 Australia: Ollie Watkins scored the only goal on a mixed night for Gareth Southgate’s understudies with few chances left to shine before Euro 2024 The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
Stephanie Frappart to make history after FA confirm female referee for England-Australia friendly The French official became the first woman to referee a match at the men’s World Cup last year Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023
England's Lionesses v Brazil Women kick-off time and TV channel info for inaugural Women's Finalissima England face Brazil at Wembley tonight in the inaugural women's Finalissima Wales Online · Apr 6, 2023
HerGameToo respond after alleged sexist abuse hurled at female official during match Officials have been subject to growing abuse in the game over the last year with incidents involving female referees threatening to deter women from attending football matches Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023
FIFA World Cup 2022: Drama in the desert The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of excitement for the past month, with shocks, great goals, incredible celebrations and record-breaking feats served up by the assembled cast. The Times of India · Dec 18, 2022
Stephanie Frappart lives up to "enormous" prediction after making World Cup history again Stephanie Frappart headed an all female team with assistants Brazil's Neuza Back and Mexican Karen Diaz Medina, as they oversaw a six-goal thriller in the Al Bayt Stadium Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022
FIFA World Cup: Japan's controversial winner, Roberto Martinez's Belgium farewell among talking points on day 12 One of the most-captivating nights at this World Cup so far features controversy, brilliant football and a unique slice of history. These are the five biggest talking points of the day. ABC News · Dec 1, 2022
Who is Stephanie Frappart? The woman referee set to make World Cup history and who enraged Celtic fans The 38-year-old will become the first female to ref a men's World Cup match when Germany take on Costa Rica. Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 Costa Rica vs Germany referee: Who is World Cup 2022 official Stephanie Frappart? History made at the Qatar World Cup but Frappart has been earning increasingly high-profile games for years
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 Stephanie Frappart: Referee’s appointment hailed as breakthrough for ‘very sexist’ football The 38-year-old will lead an all-female on-field team, including Neuza Back and Karen Diaz Medina, in Costa Rica’s clash with Germany
Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022 Who is Stephanie Frappart? Journey from third-tier referee to World Cup history-maker Stephanie Frappart will make history when she leads the first all-female officiating team at a men's World Cup; it is the natural climax in a career of breaking down barriers
Liverpool Echo · Nov 30, 2022 Who is Stephanie Frappart? Referee set to make World Cup history in Qatar Referee Stephanie Frappart is about to make World Cup history after being selected to take charge of a match in this year's tournament in Qatar
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022 Stephanie Frappart to make history as first female World Cup referee in Costa Rica vs Germany Stephanie Frappart will make history when she becomes the first female referee to take charge of a World Cup match.
Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022 Female referee set for milestone at men's World Cup as Germany face Costa Rica Stephanie Frappart has been breaking records for the past decade and the France-based referee will take charge of her first men's World Cup game later this week
Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2022 First All-Women Referee Crew Set to Debut at Men’s World Cup The trio of female referees will officiate the Group E clash between Costa Rica and Germany on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Referee Stephanie Frappart to make World Cup history as part of all-female team Frappart will become the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match when she takes charge of the Group E fixture between Germany and Costa Rica
Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022 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 · Nov 23, 2022 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
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022 Female referees a welcome World Cup 2022 addition but to come in Qatar leaves a taste of hypocrisy In a country where women still lack control over some basic elements of their own lives and seldom occupy positions of power in politics or industry, Fifa’s decision to place female officials in charge of matches at this World Cup is both significant and laced with hypocrisy.