LA Times Today: Referee Natalie Simon is first Black woman to earn FIFA badge
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If you’re watching a men’s soccer match, it’s rare to see a woman on the sidelines. Rarer still to see a woman officiating a game.
If you happen to spot a Black female referee, then you are looking at history in motion. Natalie Simon became the first Black woman to earn a FIFA badge, the highest ranking for match referee.
If you happen to spot a Black female referee, then you are looking at history in motion. Natalie Simon became the first Black woman to earn a FIFA badge, the highest ranking for match referee.