American referee Kathryn Nesbitt reminisces journey to prominence
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RABAT, Morocco, February 1, 2023/APO Group/ --
At the FIFA (<a href="http://www.FIFA.com">www.FIFA.com</a>) World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;, American Assistant Referee Kathryn Nesbitt helped create history as part of a sextet of women &ndash; three referees, three assistant referees &ndash; who were selected to officiate on football&rsquo;s biggest global stage. A first in the 92-year history of the tournament.





With the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022 set to kick off tomorrow &ndash; Wednesday 1 February 2023 &ndash; Nesbitt is once again part of the group of FIFA match officials preparing for a showcase tournament. Later this year, she will also travel to Australia and New Zealand, as a selected official for the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup 2023&trade;.


Now at the top of her profession, where did it all start? &ldquo;I started officiating when I was young, only 14 years old. For me it was just a hobby at the time&rdquo; Kathryn told FIFA.com. &ldquo;I also pursued a career in chemistry simultaneously with my refereeing and really enjoyed both, but now for sure my number one passion is refereeing.&rdquo;


Blending a career in chemistry with one in international football is certainly a rarity. FIFA took the opportunity to speak with one of the most interesting characters in world refereeing.


The video submission includes an interview with American Assistant Referee Kathryn Nesbitt, b-roll of her training and b-roll of her during a match.


<em>Access the Broll and dopesheet here:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3jtzB0a">https://bit.ly/3jtzB0a</a></em>


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