The referee for Chelsea's UEFA Super Cup clash against Liverpool on August 14 has been confirmed.
And it's an historic announcement.
Stephanie Frappart will referee the showpiece occasion at Beskitas Park, Istanbul as for the first time ever a female official will take charge of a UEFA men's competition event.
This marks a fantastic few months for the Frenchwoman as he refereed the Women's World Cup final between the United States and the Netherlands in July.
As confirmed by UEFA , Frappart will lead a team made up mostly of female officials as she will be accompanied by Manuela Nicolosi of France and Michelle O'Neal from the Republic of Ireland who will be the assistant referees for the match.
The fourth official will be Turkey's Cuneyt Cakir.
"I have said on many occasions that the potential for women's football has no limits and I am delighted that Stéphanie Frappart has been appointed to officiate at this year's UEFA Super Cup along with assistant referees Manuela Nicolosi and Michelle O'Neal," said UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin.
"As an organisation, we place the utmost importance on the development of women's football in all areas.
"I hope the skill and devotion that Stéphanie has shown throughout her career to reach this level will provide inspiration to millions of girls and women around Europe and show them there should be no barriers in order to reach one's dream."
Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be in use for the game.
The VAR official will be Clement Turpin from France, and he will be aided by fellow countryman François Letexier, Mark Borsch of Germany and Italy's Massimiliano Irrati.
Both Liverpool and Chelsea had to overcome English opposition in their respective finals to book their place in this season's Super Cup.
The Reds beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to lift the Champions League for a sixth time as goals from Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi was enough to get the job done.
It was a lot more easier for the Blues as they made light work of London rivals Arsenal in the second half of the Europa League final with Eden Hazard the start of the show in Baku, Azerbaijan.
