Yamashita becomes Japan's first woman pro referee
TOKYO: Yoshimi Yamashita became Japan's first woman professional football referee on Monday (Aug 1) and said she was happy to "make a splash" as she prepares to create history at the World Cup.
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TOKYO: Yoshimi Yamashita became Japan's first woman professional football referee on Monday (Aug 1) and said she was happy to "make a splash" as she prepares to create history at the World Cup.
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