Massey-Ellis was one of the assistant referees at Thursday's Europa League Group D fixture between PSV Eindhoven and LASK, which ended in a 0-0 draw. She has also officiated in the Women's World Cup and the Women's Champions League final and is a regular in the Premier League. (Image: SIPA USA/PA Images)Earlier this month it was revealed that Premier League referees are being paid 20 times more than their counterparts in the Women’s Super League . Top Premier League officials are trousering towards £100,000 per year while their equivalents in the WSL are being asked to do a job at the same level for a pittance by comparison. Leading referees such as Mike Dean earn a basic salary – in the region of £42,500 per year – with £1,150 Premier League match fees and Champions League fixtures potentially taking their earnings towards the six-figure salary bracket.

Source: Daily Mirror October 24, 2019 23:26 UTC