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Union Berlin Promoted Marie-Louise Eta. Every C-Suite Should Notice
Union Berlin said the 34-year-old replaces Steffan Baumgart after poor results, and her appointment drew widespread praise and sexist comments online.
- On Thursday, Marie-Louise Eta made her first media appearance as Union Berlin head coach, becoming the first female manager across the top five European soccer leagues.
- After dismissing Steffan Baumgart, Union appointed Eta to lead the men's team; she previously served as the club's first female assistant coach in 2023 and managed the Union Berlin Under-19 men's squad since July.
- Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany said he was "thrilled" by the appointment, while St. Pauli counterpart Alexander Blessin noted, "If the quality is there, every person deserves it, then gender doesn't matter."
- Redirecting focus to Saturday's game, Eta entered the media room with a cheery "Hallo!" and emphasized, "For me it's always about football, it's about working with people, and what I like most – enjoying as much success as possible together."
- Union sporting chief Horst Heldt did not rule out Eta staying beyond the five remaining league games, though she is slated for the women's team next season; "Next year in any case I'll still be a coach," Eta said.
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'It's important to inspire young girls and that you only count the merit' (ANSA)
Union Berlin's new coach Marie-Louise Eta writes football history. But her case also shows that sexism in sports is still part of everyday life.
For the first time in the history of German – and European – football, a female coach is at the helm of a men's team. 34-year-old Marie-Louise Eta must save Union Berlin from relegation. She is level-headed about it herself. "I don't think it's as big a deal as the outside world does."
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Ex-World Champion trainer Jill Ellis, now at FIFA, pays tribute to Eta's way to the top at Union Berlin.The new head coach of the iron team sends a strong signal to many girls and women.Marie-Louise Eta received from FIFA before her historic debut as head coach of the men's team of Union Berlin Post.
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