Female refs 'a positive message' for women in Qatar
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Having female referees at the World Cup helps send a positive message over women's rights in Qatar, says Stephanie Frappart.The 38-year-old Frenchwoman will be the first woman to referee at a men's World Cup in Thursday's group-stage game between Costa Rica and Germany.Frappart will be joined by assistant referees, Brazil's Neuza Back and Mexican Karen Diaz Medina, at Al Bayt Stadium, in an an all-female on-field refereeing team.
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