Al Rayyan: On Nov 30, according to Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez, Stephanie Frappart’s appointment as match referee for Thursday’s crunch World Cup clash between Germany and Costa Rica would be a step forward for women in a “sexist sport”. She stated: “This is another step forward. This speaks volumes for this woman, her commitment, especially in this sport which is a very sexist one. It’s very difficult to reach the point that she has reached, I think it’s good for football and a positive step for football, to show that it’s opening up for everyone.”
