Female officials making big strides in the men s game Friday 18 December 2020
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Stéphanie Frappart made UEFA Champions League history when she became the first woman to referee a match, but she is far from the only female official breaking down barriers.
Article top media content Stéphanie Frappart refereed the UEFA Champions League match between Juventus and Dynamo Kyiv on 2 December Getty Images
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Stéphanie Frappart made UEFA Champions League history earlier this month when she became the first woman to referee a match in the competition, taking the whistle as Juventus beat Dynamo Kyiv in Turin on Matchday 5.