Claudia Romani packs up modelling career to become professional REFEREE in Italy

• Model Claudia Romani has been a model for a number of years  
• However the Italian 32-year-old has now become a fully-qualified referee
• She can take charge of both Serie A and Serie B matches 
• Romani would be the first female Serie A referee

Italian model Claudia Romani is venturing into a new career path in the world of football - after passing an exam in order to become a professional referee.

The 32-year-old has hung up her heels to become a referee, something which has been high on her agenda for a number of months.

Romani is now qualified to referee fixtures in both Serie A and Serie B - something which she is understandably delighted about.

Claudio Romani looks in buoyant mood as she models in a referee kit for Halloween

Claudia Romani plays football wearing AC Milan jersey see more pics

Romani is pre-occupied by her phone as she enjoys a day out in Miami

Italian model Romani tries to keep her dress down as she enjoys a day out in Miami