A historical and important choice taken by UEFA. For the first time in European football, an international game will be refereed by a transgender race director, who responds to the name of Sapir Berman, a 30 -year -old born in Israel who announced his transition In the 2021. The latter will direct the match of qualifications for Female Europeans under 17 betweenNorthern Ireland and the Montenegrowhich will be played tomorrow at hours 17:30. Saturday 23at 11:00, will arbitrate the young national Montenegrin again in the match against Kazakhstan.
Berman’s words after this designation: “A great honor, a great pride, but above all the opportunity to continue doing what I love, in the world that shaped me and where I grew up. He will face the game with profound humility in the hope of doing my best, representing my country, defending my sisters of the LGBTQ+ community and showing that every dream is possible. Visibility in professional sport is a powerful tool to promote the recognition of the LGBTQ+community. When young players see diversity on the field, it helps to make inclusion normal and sends a strong message that what really matters is talent and commitment “.
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