Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb Appointed Head of FIFA Women's Refereeing Division

The former Bundesliga referee will lead efforts to enhance women's refereeing globally with FIFA.

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb, the only woman to have officiated in the men's Bundesliga, has been named the head of the women's refereeing division at FIFA.
Steinhaus-Webb's new role involves overseeing and promoting the development of women's refereeing at all levels in collaboration with FIFA's member associations and confederations.
Her appointment is seen as a significant step in advancing women's roles in football officiating, leveraging her extensive experience and insights.
Previously, Steinhaus-Webb served as a TV expert for ARD and analyzed controversial scenes during the UEFA European Championship.
FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina praised her as a pioneer in football, emphasizing her potential to train the next generation of elite female referees.