Italy opens its doors to referee Kateryna Monzul and Sunday will be on the pitch to direct the TimVision Inter-Sampdoria women’s Serie A match. Italian football is solidly aligned against the war and continues its incessant activity in favor of the Ukrainian population and its Federation by welcoming in Italy one of the best female referees in Europe. Like Stephanie Frappart, Monzul has already directed several Europa League matches and other major challenges, in both men and women. You will now be able to continue your arbitration activity in our country. The Uefa, Figc and Aia synergy created the conditions to allow Monzul to continue her career, leaving behind the logistical difficulties caused by the conflict but, certainly, not the pain and suffering.
The debut in Italy is therefore expected in the Serie A championship organized by the Women’s Soccer Division and then evaluating the possibility of any further designations. “The European football family has a big heart and the Italian one is at the forefront in helping the Ukrainian population – federal president Gabriele Gravina declares – the FIGC immediately showed itself responsible by making itself available to the Ukrainian Federation for any need and taking charge the costs of membership and insurance coverage for young people fleeing the war who wish to play football in Italy. Thanks to Uefa, to president Čeferin and to Roberto Rosetti, who showed extraordinary sensitivity, and to The Hague, who immediately activated, we organized ourselves to send another important message in favor of peace by welcoming the Italian referees to the team. Monzul to allow her to continue to carry out her profession at a high level ».