Summary
Marie-Louise Eta is the new interim head coach of the men's team Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues. Union Berlin's director of football has criticized the sexist comments she received on social media since her appointment. Eta is recognized for her past success as a player and coach.
Key Facts
- Marie-Louise Eta is now managing Union Berlin's men's team as an interim head coach.
- She is the first woman to lead a men's team in one of Europe's top five football leagues.
- Union Berlin's director of football called the sexist remarks against Eta "insane" and supports her completely.
- Eta has a background in football as a former Germany youth international and Women’s Champions League winner.
- She became the Bundesliga's first female assistant coach in November 2023.
- Eta also led Union Berlin’s team during a match in January 2024, when the head coach was suspended.
- Union Berlin is currently 11th in the Bundesliga with five matches left in the season.
- Union Berlin has struggled in 2026, winning only two of their 14 league matches.
