Russian referee Ekaterina Kostjunina whistles up an Instagram frenzy by posting scantily-clad photos

REFEREE Ekaterina Kostjunina has whistled up a social media frenzy by posting a series of scantily-clad photos on Instagram.

The Russian who also describes herself as a “football player and university student” has already attracted nearly 5,000 Instagram followers.

And her photos are the type of publicity that perhaps would be a surprise to most officials in Britain, showing the different cultures between the countries.

From selfies in bikinis to posy pics out shopping, Ekaterina seems happy to let her snaps do the talking.