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Woman to Lead Major European Football Team for First Time
12 Apr
Summary
- Marie-Louise Eta becomes first woman to lead a major European league team.
- She will manage Union Berlin for the final five matches of the season.
- The historic game is against Wolfsburg on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Marie-Louise Eta has made history by becoming the first woman to lead a team in one of Europe's five major football leagues. She will serve as the head coach for Union Berlin for the remaining five rounds of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. This marks a significant milestone, as Eta had previously been the first woman to sign a match sheet and lead a team, though she was only filling in at that time.
Union Berlin currently sits in 11th place with 32 points, facing minimal risk of relegation. The club has no chance of qualifying for European competitions. Eta's first historic match as full-time head coach will be at home against Wolfsburg on Saturday, scheduled for 10:30 a.m.