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  • News in Brief: The First FA Match Official to Wear a Hijab, and More

    Kaleb Olson

    August 14, 2018
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    News in Brief: The First FA Match Official to Wear a Hijab, and More

    Ramirez speaks on transfer

    Christian Ramirez spoke about his new team and his excitement in suiting up for the Black and Gold.

    "Whatever is asked of me, I'll do. I want to be a winner and be known as a winner."@Chris_Ramirez17 is ready to get to work.#LAFC pic.twitter.com/2qq8QSjYJ0

    — LAFC (@LAFC) August 10, 2018

    Ramirez was subbed on in the second half for his LAFC debut against Sporting Kansas City.

    Groundbreaking referee

    Pascale Hughes of iNews tells the story of Jawahir Roble, the first FA match official to wear a hijab on the field. Roble is currently a referee in Denmark after getting her start in the lower leagues of England.


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    Christian Ramirez, Jawahir Roble, LAFC
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