Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing'

Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marie-Louise Eta has been working as Union Berlin Under-19s manager since JulyByEmily SalleyBBC Sport journalistPublished5 minutes agoUnion Berlin's director of football has condemned "insane" sexist abuse directed towards new head coach Marie-Louise Eta.Eta became the first woman appointed to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues after being named interim head coach of the Bundesliga side.Since her appointment on Sunday, the 34-year-old has been the target of sexist comments on social media."It's just embarrassing. I've noticed it, but I also refuse to read or even just expose myself to that kind of nonsense because for me this is about quality - leadership quality," said Horst Heldt."We have 100% confidence in Loui - complete conviction. I find it insane that we have to deal with this in this day and age."We're talking about a highly competent leader here, and you can be sure that everyone here at Union, whether in the stands or within the club itself, stands 100% behind this decision and will do everything in their power to ensure that this doesn't lead to any further discussion in the future."Eta, a former Germany youth international and Women's Champions League winner with Turbine Potsdam, will take charge of Union Berlin's women's side this summer.She became the Bundesliga's first female assistant coach, with Union Berlin, in November 2023.She deputised for manager Nenad Bjelica, who was serving a three-match suspension, during a 1-0 win over Darmstadt in January 2024 to become the first woman to lead a Bundesliga team from the touchline.Union Berlin, who are 11th in the 18-team Bundesliga, are 11 points clear of the automatic relegation zone with five matches remaining but have won only twice in 14 league outings in 2026.Heldt said Eta will take charge of...