The appointment of Helena Costa as the head coach of Clermont Foot, a French Ligue 2 club, has garnered significant attention and praise. Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, the Minister of Women’s Rights, the City, Youth and Sports, commended the club’s decision, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in promoting gender equality in sports.
“Clermont Foot has taken a commendable and audacious step with this appointment,” said Vallaud-Belkacem in an interview with La Montagne. She expressed her hope that such appointments become more common in the future, reflecting a broader shift towards gender equality in professional sports.
Vallaud-Belkacem also highlighted the challenges that Costa will face as a coach, emphasizing the need to avoid making premature judgments based on her performance.
Tags: Helena Costa, Clermont Foot, France, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, Ligue 2, gender equality, football, coaching
