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Gavin Blackburn

Union Berlin pushes back on sexist comments aimed at trailblazing coach Marie-Louise Eta

Union Berlin condemned sexist comments on social media after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in Europe's "big five" football leagues, pledging the club "has her back".

After the announcement of Eta's appointment on Sunday, a series of critical comments on social media targeted her, claiming she was unsuitable for the job because she is a woman.

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