Union Berlin has strongly condemned the sexist online abuse directed at Marie-Louise Eta following her appointment as interim coach. Eta will lead the team for the final five games of the season as Union fights to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.
The 34-year-old is making history as the first woman to manage a men’s team in Germany’s top flight.
Union Berlin’s director of football, Horst Heldt, described the abuse as “insane” after derogatory and sexist comments appeared on social media platforms. The club has not detailed specific actions taken in response to the online attacks.