The German coach Maria-Luise Eta made strong statements after being subjected to attacks and offensive comments online, following her historic appointment as the first female coach to lead a men's team in one of the major European championships.

She emphasized that these attacks "reflect the nature of those who launch them more than they reflect on her," indicating that she does not pay them much attention.

This controversy arises after Eta made history by taking over the leadership of the men's team at the German club Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the Bundesliga and in the top five leagues in Europe, in a move described as unprecedented in high-level football.

Union Berlin decided to appoint her temporarily after dismissing the former coach, Steffen Baumgart, as she will attempt to lead the team through the crucial remaining matches of the season in the race to stay in the Bundesliga. She has received clear support from within the club despite the significant uproar surrounding the appointment.

On the other hand, Eta faced a wave of abusive comments on social media, prompting the club's management and several sports figures to condemn these actions and affirm their full support for her, considering her appointment a historic step that opens the door for female coaches in men's football.