Catarina Campos
Catarina Campos is a 39-year-old international referee from Viseu, Portugal, who made history by becoming the first woman to officiate a professional men's football match in Portugal. Appointed to lead a match in the II Liga, she is part of an all-female officiating team, which includes two assistants and a fourth official. Since beginning her career in refereeing in 2008, Campos has officiated numerous matches across various competitions and is recognized as a member of UEFA's elite refereeing category. She is also noted for being the first referee to display a white card for fair play during a women's match in 2023.
Born on Feb 15, 1984 (41 years old)
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Portugal:
Catarina Campos is the first Portuguese female referee appointed for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.
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Portugal:
Catarina Campos made history by being the first woman to officiate a match in the top tier of men's football in Portugal.
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Portugal:
Catarina Campos was appointed to officiate a match, marking a significant step for gender inclusion in Portuguese football.
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Bolivia:
Catarina Campos will be the first woman to officiate a match in the men's top division football league in Portugal.
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Portugal:
Catarina Campos is set to become the first woman to referee a match in the Portuguese I Liga.
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Venezuela:
Catarina Campos will become the first woman to referee a men's professional football match in Portugal.
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Portugal:
Catarina Campos is the first woman to referee a professional game in Portugal.
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