First woman referee for French Ligue 1 match

A woman has refereed a French Ligue 1 football match for the first time.

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Semi-professional Stéphanie Frappart, who officiates at Ligue 2 games, issued four yellow cards during the Amiens-Strasbourg fixture on April 28.

It serves as training ahead of the Women’s World Cup, which kicks off in France in June.

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