Maria Rebello

Maria Piedade Rebello is an Indian former footballer and professional football referee who officiates primarily in the I-League, having been appointed to the list of I-League referees before the 2013–14 season, and has been a FIFA listed referee since 2011. Rebello is the only FIFA-listed women's referee from India. She is also the former captain of the India women's football team.

Early life and footballing career Born in Curtorim, Goa, Rebello started to play football from a young age with the local boys. She then played competitive football for her school side on less than satisfactory fields with makeshift goals which she said made her "rough and tough" and thus made it easier for her to become a footballer. She also refereed matches in the SAFF Championship.

I-League Rebello was then confirmed to be one of the referees on the list of referees for the 2013–14 season on 22 July 2013.