Cristina Cini
Cristina Cini, is the first Italian woman to play the role of assistant referee in Italian professional football.
She made her debut in Serie B in the season 2002–03, assisting referee Antonio Dattilo in Triestina–Venezia, on 14 September 2002. On 24 May 2003, she debuted in Serie A, assisting referee Tiziano Pieri in Juventus–Chievo.
On 2 July 2012, she retired, with a total of 43 "assisted" matches in the top flight.
