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Egypt's women move onto soccer field

As Egypt prepares to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, more women move to the soccer field, both as referees and fans.
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CAIRO — Soccer fans in Egypt were surprised when they watched Egypt's Second Division game between Haras El Hodoud and Beni Ebeid on April 19: The two assistant referees were women.

Mona Atallah has been in the headlines since last month, as she is the first female assistant referee in a men's soccer game in Egypt. On April 23, Eurosport Arabia published an article with the headline, “Mona Atallah: The first woman assistant referee in a men's match.”

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