HISTORICAL! Female Referee To Officiate Chelsea Vs Liverpool Super Cup Clash
Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing some early-season silverware as the Premier League rivals meet in the UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul on Wednesday in what will be the first major men’s European encounter to be refereed by a woman, with France’s Stephanie Frappart taking charge.
The encounter will all be watched over by Frappart, the 35-year-old Frenchwoman who is no stranger to the spotlight, and her two assistants, compatriot Manuela Nicolosi and Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill.
Frappart took charge of the women’s World Cup final last month and earlier this year she became the first woman to referee a men’s match in Ligue 1 in her home country. Little wonder she insisted that “nothing changes” for her in this game.
“It’s great news, I’m very pleased to be a part of this moment in history which is very much due,” said Lampard.
Klopp added:
“I am happy that we can be part of a historic moment. It’s a very smart decision to have a woman referee a very, very important game.