In a historic moment for Italian football, an all-female referee team took charge of Inter Milan’s highly anticipated Serie A clash against Torino on Thursday. The match carried extra significance as the Nerazzurri celebrated their 20th Scudetto triumph after a bitterly fought campaign.
Maria Sole Ferreri Caputi led the trailblazing team of officials, supported by assistant referees Francesca Di Monte and Tiziana Trasciatti. Their appointment marked a watershed for gender equality in the male-dominated world of refereeing at the highest level.
In a trailblazing move for gender equality in sports, Serie A is set to witness an unprecedented event this weekend as an all-female refereeing team prepares to take charge of the highly anticipated clash between Inter Milan and Torino. This groundbreaking development marks a significant milestone in the Italian top-flight, symbolizing the ever-growing inclusivity and recognition of women’s contributions to the beautiful game.
Leading the charge is Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi, a true pioneer in her own right, having already etched her name in the history books by becoming Serie A’s first-ever female referee when she officiated a match between Sassuolo and Salernitana in 2022.
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