German cop to be 1st female referee in Europe's top leagues
Bibiana Steinhaus, a 38-year-old German policewoman, will become the first female referee in Europe's top leagues next season after her promotion to officiate in Germany's Bundesliga. Steinhaus has been a fourth official for Bundesliga matches and has been a German Football Association referee since 1999. Steinhaus will officiate in the women's Champions League final in Cardiff in June.