French referee earns prestigious assignment for England vs Spain showdown in Basel
The UEFA Referees Committee has made a landmark decision, appointing France’s Stéphanie Frappart as the referee for the highly anticipated UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final. The championship match between England and Spain will take place on Sunday, July 27, at 18:00 CET at the iconic St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland.
A Distinguished Career Reaches New Heights
At 41 years old, Frappart brings exceptional experience to this career-defining moment. Since becoming an international official in 2011, she has officiated an impressive 111 UEFA matches throughout her distinguished career. Her journey to this final represents years of dedication and excellence in officiating at the highest levels of women’s football.
During the current tournament, Frappart has already demonstrated her capabilities, taking charge of two group stage matches and the thrilling quarter-final encounter between Norway and Italy, which ended 1-2. Her consistent performance throughout the competition earned her this ultimate recognition.
From Fourth Official to Center Stage
This appointment marks a significant progression for Frappart, who served as the fourth official during the Women’s EURO 2022 final. Her elevation to the center of the pitch for this year’s final represents both personal achievement and the continued advancement of women’s officiating in European football.
“I’m very pleased to have been selected to referee the Women’s EURO final,” Frappart expressed. “It’s a big honour and a proud moment at the end of a wonderful tournament.”
UEFA’s Confidence in Women’s Officiating
UEFA Refereeing Director Roberto Rosetti praised both Frappart’s appointment and the overall standard of officiating throughout the tournament.
“We are satisfied with the performances of the referees at this tournament,” Rosetti stated. “The female referees have made a huge step forward in terms of physical preparation and the quality of officiating. Stéphanie Frappart deserves this appointment as she is a role model for the young generation of female referees due to her professionalism and attitude on and off the pitch.”
Complete Officiating Team for the Final
The final will feature an international officiating crew:
- Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (France)
- Assistant Referees: Camille Soriano (France), Francesca di Monte (Italy)
- Fourth Official: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (Italy)
- Reserve Assistant Referee: Susanne Küng (Switzerland)
- Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod (France)
- VAR Assistant: Christian Dingert (Germany)
- VAR Supervisor: Dennis Higler (Netherlands)
Setting the Stage for History
The England vs Spain final promises to be a spectacular conclusion to what has been an exceptional tournament. With Frappart at the helm, the match will be officiated by one of Europe’s most respected referees, ensuring the highest standards of officiating for this prestigious final.
The appointment reflects UEFA’s commitment to promoting excellence in women’s officiating and recognizes Frappart’s outstanding contributions to the sport. As she prepares to take center stage at St. Jakob-Park Stadium, Frappart will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of female referees across Europe and beyond.
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