The transgender referee will achieve history on Monday by assuming the responsibility of an international football match, a historic moment that “tremendous pride” and “deep modesty” to enhance the issue of the transgender community.
According to UEFA, when the 30 -year -old Sapir Berman explains women’s qualifiers less than 17 euros between Northern Ireland and Montenegro in Belfast, it will be the first European football.
“It is an overwhelming-enormous feeling, and indescribable excitement-but more than anything else, it is an opportunity to continue what I love, in the world that formed me and where I grew up.”
“I am steadfast at this moment with deep humility and excitement, in the hope that I will do my best, to represent my country, to defend my sisters in the sexual transgender community, and to show that every dream is possible.”
Berman said that the moment of penetration is also very symbolic for teenage girls who will play this week.
“When young players see the diversity in this field, it helps to make the inclusion normal, and sends a strong message that what matters is talent and commitment,” the referee added.
Lucy Clark, from England, became the first sexual transgender woman in 2018, in the semi -professional English League, but she did not hold an international position.
Berman was sentenced to 14 years.
Since 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has allowed federations to set its standards to avoid possible “impartial benefits” for transgender athletes.
World Rugby has excluded sexual players from women’s competitions due to the “excessive risk of infection” in the sport of communication.
Meanwhile, the International Federation concluded that there was no “advantage” associated with male hormones in competitions.