Saudi Arabia's first female international referee was appointed by FIFA on Thursday, less than a year after the conservative kingdom's national women's team made its debut.

Anoud Al-Asmari creates history, becomes first Saudi woman referee to receive FIFA badge

French Referee Stephanie Frappart created history on Saturday became the first female referee to officiate a men's World Cup qualifier during the Netherlands' 2-0 win over Latvia in Amsterdam.

Stephanie Frappart becomes first woman to referee men's World Cup qualifier

Stephanie Frappart will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea in Istanbul on August 14, becoming the first woman to referee a major men's match in European competition.

Stephanie Frappart to referee UEFA Super Cup

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