Congrats.... it's about time

[Gliderman8]

A female ref for a men's game in the World Cup.

Stéphanie Frappart to make history as the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match | CNN

When a referee generates column inches, it is normally some indictment of their performance; the result of an uproar after a controversial decision.

www.cnn.com

 

[DNK]

bout time

 

[AngliaGT]

To me,it shouldn't make any difference what sex they are,or the color of their skin,
just that they're the best qualified.

 

[NutmegCT]

To me,it shouldn't make any difference what sex they are,or the color of their skin,
just that they're the best qualified.

Amen to that. Think of the problems caused when people seek "differences" and impose restrictions. As my brother often says: "Ah, humans ..."

 

[Bayless]

To me,it shouldn't make any difference what sex they are,or the color of their skin,
just that they're the best qualified.

If only everyone thought that way it would be a better world!

 

[mikephillips]

Yep, don't care what restroom they use, just know the rules of the game you're reffing, have good eyesight to see what's going on round you and call a fair game for everyone.