Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as interim head coach for the remainder of the season, following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart. The announcement on Saturday marks a historic moment for European football.
Eta, 34, becomes the first woman to lead a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues. She already possesses experience coaching in men’s football.
The Bundesliga club confirmed the appointment, making Eta the first female head coach of a top-tier European club. She will manage the team until the end of the current season.