This weekend, a Serie A match will be officiated by an all-woman refereeing squad for the first time, the Italian Referees’ Association (AIA) said on Thursday.
Sunday’s match between league leaders Inter Milan and Torino will be officiated by Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi, who will have assistance from Francesca Di Monte and Tiziana Trasciatti.
This significant event occurs in the historically male-dominated realm of Italian football at a time when the game is addressing concerns of diversity and representation.
When Ferrieri Caputi, 33, officiated Sassuolo vs. Salernitana in 2022, she became the first female referee in Serie A history. This season, she has officiated six games in the Italian top division.
Inter will also continue to celebrate winning their 20th league title on Sunday at the San Siro, after defeating AC Milan 2-1 in the derby on Monday.