Photo: Maja Hitij/DPAA 38-year-old German policewoman will next season become the first female referee in Europe's top leagues after she was promoted to officiate in the Bundesliga on Friday. Her role as a police officer means Steinhaus is well used to giving clear instructions in a no-nonsense manner. Steinhaus coolly brushed Guardiola's arm off and the Spaniard was criticised in the German media for inappropriate conduct. She also refereed the 2011 women's World Cup final and the women's 2012 Olympic final in London. DFB president Reinhard Grindel hopes Steinhaus will inspire girls to get involved in football.

Source: The Local May 19, 2017 16:18 UTC