Union Berlin make history as Marie-Louise Eta becomes first woman to lead Bundesliga men’s team

STRONG UNION: Union Berlin have appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in the men’s Bundesliga as they bid to ensure its league survival. Pic: Christof Koepsel/Getty Images for DFB

Union Berlin have appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in the men’s Bundesliga as they bid to ensure its league survival.

She becomes the first woman to take charge of a men’s team across the top divisions of Europe’s “big five” football leagues.