Union Berlin defends coach Marie-Louise Eta from sexist attacks

Union Berlin has made history by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in one of Europe's top five football leagues. This groundbreaking decision, however, has been met with a barrage of sexist comments on social media, forcing the club to publicly defend their new coach.

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Tenemos un 100% de confianza en Loui, una plena convicción en sus aptitudes. Me parece una locura que tengamos que lidiar con esto a estas alturas, que debamos justificarnos

Eta, who has been coaching Union Berlin's U19 men's team, steps in to replace Steffen Baumgart, who was dismissed after a string of poor results. The club is currently in a precarious position in the Bundesliga, seven points above the relegation zone. Eta's immediate task is to steer the team to safety in the remaining five matches of the season.

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Marie-Louise Eta tiene un enfoque muy pragmático de todo esto. Es muy consciente de que es algo especial, pero para ella el fútbol está en primer plano. Confía en su trabajo y quiere estar en el campo

The club's leadership has expressed full confidence in Eta's abilities, condemning the sexist attacks as "madness" and "sexism." They emphasize her pragmatic approach and dedication to the sport, stating that for her, football is the priority. While her appointment is initially interim, the possibility of her continuing beyond this season is not ruled out, pending evaluation.

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Con todo respeto, eso es sexismo

This move has been lauded as a significant step for women in professional sports, though even the Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, initially misspelled Eta's name in his congratulatory message, a minor gaffe that was quickly corrected by the club. The "Union family" stands behind Eta as she embarks on this historic coaching journey.

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La familia Union la respalda