In 2016, Uvena Fernandes became the first Indian woman assistant referee to officiate in a World Cup -- the U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan. At Uvena Fernandes' job, it's commonplace to be called names, mocked, reviled and even attacked. She laughs and counts herself lucky for not having had to deal with any of it to a grave degree and also being spared of the 'get back into the kitchen' or 'go do the dishes' sexist jabs in her decade-and-a-half career so far. In the fast-paced, testosterone-soaked world of football, female referees are at best seen an aberration. But Uvena has never felt out of place. "As long as you know your job and...from ESPN FC News https://ift.tt/2rEe6uG
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