
Stéphanie Frappart appointed as UEFA’s full‑time refereeing chief
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match, is now joining UEFA as a full‑time refereeing officer, succeeding Dagmar Damková.
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Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match, is now joining UEFA as a full‑time refereeing officer, succeeding Dagmar Damková.

Stéphanie Frappart's appointment marks a continued push for gender equality in soccer officiating, replacing Czech veteran Dagmar Damková in the role.

Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, has been appointed to a new full‑time position at UEFA, where she will shape the development of match officials across European competitions.

Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to officiate a men’s World Cup match, joins UEFA’s refereeing department to shape the future of European football.

Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup game, joins UEFA as a refereeing officer to train match officials and replace Dagmar Damková, marking a continued push for gender diversity in football officiating.

Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, is now a refereeing officer for UEFA, where she will shape the next generation of officials across European competitions.

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