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Stephanie Frappart makes history by taking charge of men's World Cup qualifier between Netherlands and Latvia

Stephanie Frappart wrote herself another piece of history when becoming the first female to referee a men’s World Cup qualifier.

Frappart is hugely respected in the game, and earlier this season she became the first female to take charge of a Champions League match, when Juventus faced Dynamo Kiev in December.

She is also the first female referee to have overseen a major men's European final when she took charge of the UEFA Super Cup clash between Liverpool and Chelsea in September, 2019, while she has refereed in Ligue 1 in her native France.

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Another piece of history made

Having consistently impressed in the women’s game, Frappart broke further new ground on Saturday following her Champions League appearance as she ran the rule over the World Cup qualifier between Netherlands and Latvia.