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Roberto Rosetti discusses the women's issue: Who are the top referees?

For the first time, a Frenchwoman named Frappart refereed a men's World Cup match in Qatar. Unfortunately, there won't be a female referee at the upcoming European Championship.

Roberto Rosetti, head of the UEFA Referees Committee.
Roberto Rosetti, head of the UEFA Referees Committee.

The main official in charge of overseeing a sports contest - Roberto Rosetti discusses the women's issue: Who are the top referees?

Roberto Rosetti, head of UEFA referees, has made a statement about the upcoming European Championship that will not feature any female referees. He expressed happiness towards the selection of 19 referees, deeming them the best in the world for him. The criteria for selection was based solely on quality and he is full of confidence for the tournament.

During the recent World Cup in Qatar, there were indeed female referees. Stephanie Frappart, a Frenchwoman, managed to make history by officiating a men's World Cup match, specifically the quarter-final between Germany and Costa Rica.

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