UEFA has confirmed a historic milestone, with Marie-Louise Eta set to become the first woman to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues when Union Berlin face VfL Wolfsburg, Softfootball understands.
Shortly after they confirmed Hammarby IF will host the first leg of the inaugural UWEC final, while the UEFA Women’s Champions League reaches its semi-final stage. Bayern Munich take on FC Barcelona, with Olympique Lyonnais travelling to face Arsenal in key first-leg clashes.
According to a post made on UEFA official x handle, A beneficiary of UEFA’s Coach Development Programme for Women, Eta’s breakthrough marks a significant step forward for representation in elite football and is expected to inspire the next generation of female coaches across the continent.
UEFA reposted:
Breaking new ground! Today, Marie-Louise Eta will become the first woman to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues as Union Berlin host Wolfsburg. A beneficiary of the UEFA Coach Development Programme for Women, her journey is opening doors for the next generation of female coaches.
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