Bibiana Steinhaus

Bundesliga: Referee Bibiana Steinhaus set to make history as she gears up to take charge of weekend's game

Steinhaus has already come across some of the Bundesliga's top stars after refereeing Bayern Munich's 5-0 German Cup first-round win at minnows Chemnitz last month

Bundesliga: Bibiana Steinhaus to become first woman referee to officiate in Germany's top-flight history

A 38-year-old police officer will become the first woman to referee a top-flight soccer match in Germany next season after being promoted to the Bundesliga, the country's football association (DFB) said on Friday.