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reportedly cut away from the game more than 100 times in order to avoid showing her legs, showing outdoor footage of London instead. Massey-Ellis was wearing shorts, and women are required to cover their legs and hair in public by
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of the competition, taking up the role of assistant referee for
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match official who officiates generally in the role of
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204:. She has also been appointed to matches in the
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1256:"Women's World Cup 2011 – Belgium-Azerbaijan"
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363:Sexism controversy
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222:UEFA Europa League
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447:. The
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243:Career
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