“When we really want it,
we can do it.”
“When we really want it,
we can do it.”
SANDRA BASTOS
Sandra Bastos, originally from Santa Maria da Feira, is a prominent figure in Portuguese refereeing. At 40, she made history as the first woman to be appointed to officiate the final stage of a senior women’s World Cup.
Her passion for refereeing emerged after the dissolution of the team she played for, Associação Desportiva de Lobão, leading her to discover a new path in sports.
With determination and dedication, Sandra has solidified her place in the history of Portuguese refereeing, overcoming obstacles and prejudices throughout her career.
With determination and dedication, Sandra has solidified her place in the history of Portuguese refereeing, overcoming obstacles and prejudices throughout her career.
SANDRA BASTOS
Sandra Bastos, originally from Santa Maria da Feira, is a prominent figure in Portuguese refereeing. At 40, she made history as the first woman to be appointed to officiate the final stage of a senior women’s World Cup.
Her passion for refereeing emerged after the dissolution of the team she played for, Associação Desportiva de Lobão, leading her to discover a new path in sports.
With determination and dedication, Sandra has solidified her place in the history of Portuguese refereeing, overcoming obstacles and prejudices throughout her career.
With determination and dedication, Sandra has solidified her place in the history of Portuguese refereeing, overcoming obstacles and prejudices throughout her career.
SANDRA BASTOS
Sandra Bastos, originally from Santa Maria da Feira, is a prominent figure in Portuguese refereeing. At 40, she made history as the first woman to be appointed to officiate the final stage of a senior women’s World Cup.
Her passion for refereeing emerged after the dissolution of the team she played for, Associação Desportiva de Lobão, leading her to discover a new path in sports.
With determination and dedication, Sandra has solidified her place in the history of Portuguese refereeing, overcoming obstacles and prejudices throughout her career.
With determination and dedication, Sandra has solidified her place in the history of Portuguese refereeing, overcoming obstacles and prejudices throughout her career.
TIMELINE
2001
Start of refereeing career.
2002
Promotion to the national federation.
2004
Promotion to UEFA and FIFA.
2006
First woman to referee a match in a men's national competition in Portugal.
2011
UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Italy.
2016
Participation in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
2017
Officiating at the UEFA Women's Euro 2017.
2018
First woman to referee a match in the Primeira Liga in Portugal.
2019
Participation in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 in France.
2020
Continued presence in international competitions, remaining one of the most respected referees in Portugal and internationally.
TIMELINE
2001
Start of refereeing career.
2002
Promotion to the national federation.
2004
Promotion to UEFA and FIFA.
2006
First woman to referee a match in a men's national competition in Portugal.
2011
UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Italy.
2016
Participation in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
2017
Officiating at the UEFA Women's Euro 2017.
2018
First woman to referee a match in the Primeira Liga in Portugal.
2019
Participation in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 in France.
2020
Continued presence in international competitions, remaining one of the most respected referees in Portugal and internationally.
TIMELINE
2001
Start of refereeing career.
2002
Promotion to the national federation.
2004
Promotion to UEFA and FIFA.
2006
First woman to referee a match in a men's national competition in Portugal.
2011
UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Italy.
2016
Participation in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
2017
Officiating at the UEFA Women's Euro 2017.
2018
First woman to referee a match in the Primeira Liga in Portugal.
2019
Participation in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 in France.
2020
Continued presence in international competitions, remaining one of the most respected referees in Portugal and internationally.
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