FIFA Official Steinhaus-Webb Advocates for Gender Equality in Refereeing

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb calls for performance-based selection and increased female representation among referees.

Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb, a former Bundesliga referee, emphasizes the need for selecting the best officials regardless of gender, confederation, or age.
As the new head of FIFA's women's referee division, Steinhaus-Webb notes progress towards gender independence in refereeing.
Recent tournaments have seen female referees like Stéphanie Frappart and Tori Penso officiate top men's matches, showcasing gender integration.
Steinhaus-Webb highlights a recruitment challenge, advocating for more women and girls to pursue careers as match officials.
She stresses that modern refereeing requires a broad set of skills beyond just knowledge of the rules.