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First female coach of top European men's football team faces backlash

First female coach of top European men's football team faces backlash

Summary

Marie-Louise Eta became the first woman to coach a top European men's football team, Union Berlin. Her appointment has led to negative reactions and sexist attacks. A new report also highlights that women hold very few leadership roles worldwide, such as peace negotiators who are only 7 percent women.

Key Facts

  • Marie-Louise Eta is the first female coach of a top-tier European men's football team.
  • She coaches the German football club Union Berlin.
  • Since her appointment, she has faced backlash including sexist comments.
  • A report shows women are underrepresented in powerful roles globally.
  • Only 7 percent of peace negotiators worldwide are women.
  • The article also mentions related topics like women's equal pay in sports and cultural views of motherhood.
  • The story was reported by France 24 on April 24, 2026.
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