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The 35-year-old Frenchwoman asked if she was afraid of the difficult task that awaits her on Wednesday: "I do not think, we have to develop (as women) physically, technically and tactically to be the same. as men, I'm not afraid of that, nothing changes me. "
Frapar will mark history as the first woman to lead a match in a major European men's competition. French compatriot Manuela Nicolosi and Irishman Michel O 'Neill will help her as assistant referee, as was the case during the women's World Cup final, won 2- 0 by the United States and retaining the title.
It will not be the match between Istanbul Liverpool, Champions League Champion, Chelsea, Champions of Europe "Europa League"In 2014, she had the honor of being the first woman to lead the Ligue 1 matches and was promoted to first division.
In April, Frapar became the first woman to lead a men's Ligue 1 match between Amiens and Strasbourg (0-0), followed by a second match between Nice and Nantes (1-1) in May.
Frapar, who works three days a week in a sports federation and runs football matches (will be judged this season after being promoted to the French Premier League), is not the first woman to host a men's match in a competition European, preceded by the Swiss referee Nicole Bettinia. Three matches of the European Cup qualifiers between 2004 and 2009, but the French are the first task assigned to a match of this importance.
Frapar revealed that the main tasks that were entrusted to her "It certainly changed my life because I became more famous around the world", Tight that driving a men's match is no different from a women's match " I do not see a lot of differences, the idea of the foot is the same ".
The chairman of the Referees Committee European Football Federation The Italian Roberto Rossetti said he had proposed to nominate Frapar to lead a match of this caliber in men's competitions after following him at the Women's World Cup. "It inspires thousands of young leaders around the world."
He was the boss of Chelsea Frank Lampard He was comfortable with the idea that Wednesday's game was led by a woman, adding, "It's good news, and I'm very happy that we're part of this historic moment. should have been a long time ago. "
He continued, "I think we have been too slow on this issue (the appointment of a female referee in a men's match) and we are now trying to compensate." There is still a long way to go, but for tomorrow (Wednesday), it's a great time. "
Club stuffing
For his part, Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp welcomed Frapar's appointment as head of the match. "Historic moment".
On his opinion of the decision, Klop said "Finally it's time.I'm glad to be part of this historic moment.It's a smart and very important decision for the game." will be the first time and I hope it will not be the last one ".
The German, who led Liverpool to his sixth title in the Champions League last season "I'm sure we will try not to complicate things for the team of judges and I will show the best possible behavior or my mother will be angry. "
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"I do not think so, we have to develop (as women) physically, technically and tactically to be at the same level as men, nothing changes me."
Frapar will mark history as the first woman to lead a match in a major European men's competition. French compatriot Manuela Nicolosi and Irishman Michel O 'Neill will help her as assistant referee, as was the case during the women's World Cup final, won 2- 0 by the United States and retaining the title.
The Liverpool match between Liverpool and Chelsea in the UEFA Europa League Champions League will not be Frappar's first men's competition. In 2014, she was honored to be the first woman to lead the Ligue 1 first class matches.
In April, Frapar became the first woman to lead a men's Ligue 1 match between Amiens and Strasbourg (0-0), followed by a second match between Nice and Nantes (1-1) in May.
Frapar, who works three days a week in a sports federation and runs football matches (will be judged this season after being promoted to the French Premier League), is not the first woman to host a men's match in a competition European, preceded by the Swiss referee Nicole Bettinia. Three matches of the European Cup qualifiers between 2004 and 2009, but the French are the first task assigned to a match of this importance.
Frapar revealed that the main tasks that had been entrusted to her "have certainly changed my life because I have become more famous in the world", pointing out that the conduct of a men's match does not differ from one's match for women because "I do not see a lot of differences, the idea of the foot is the same".
Roberto Rossetti, chairman of the UEFA referees committee, acknowledged that he had proposed to appoint Frapar to lead a match of this caliber in men's after watching at the World Cup female in the hope of inspiring thousands of young referees around the world.
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard was comfortable with the idea that Wednesday's game was headed by a woman. "This is good news and I am very happy that we are part of this historic moment that should have happened a long time ago."
"I think we've been very slow on this issue (naming a referee in a men's match) and we're trying to catch up now, we still have some way to go, but tomorrow will be a big time."
Club stuffing
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp welcomed the appointment of Frapar as head of the match, saying it was "a historic moment".
"Finally, the time has come.I'm happy to be part of this historic moment.It is a very smart and important decision for the game.It will be the first time and I hope that this is not a good time. is not the last, "said Klopp.
"I'm sure we will try not to complicate matters for the referee team and I will show the best possible behavior otherwise my mother will be angry," joked the German, who has led Liverpool to his sixth title in the Champions League last season.
