not the first time that the changes that spain has seen. this is not the first time that the spanish i not the first time that the spanish football federation president has courted controversy for a closer look at who he is, how he arrived at this point here is our reporter. he retired as a player in 2009 and quickly moved into the world of football and politics. in march 2010 he became president of the association of spanish footballers and his time there had been considered relatively controversy three but a recent data from employers has made allegations against mr rubiales, saying he humiliated her during his time there, a claim which the spanish football federation has rejected. in may 2018 mr rubiales sick of the top job at the spanish football federation and weeks later he was making headlines sacking the then spain managerjust two days before the opening game at the men s world cup. the opening game at the men s world cu -. the opening game at the men s world cu . ., ., the
controversies here at this world cup at an undisputed sign of progress we watched a moment of progress we watched a moment of history this evening, in that germany costa rica match because of the first time, it was a woman in charge of refereeing the match. stephanie frappart, the french referee, took to the pitch with her two other assistance, one from brazil and one from mexico. she had said before she wanted to bejudged on competence had said before she wanted to be judged on competence and had said before she wanted to bejudged on competence and not gender but she is known throughout the game as being charismatic and diplomatic on the pitch, as well as human and humble, so it s seen as a huge moment of inspiration for women and girls right around the world who might want to get involved in the game and it s really been supported by all of the players and management staff here in qatar. she spoke to the bbc before leaving for the tournament and had this to say. the tournament and h