The news of Helena Costa becoming the new coach of Clermont Foot next season made headlines worldwide. It marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead a professional football club in France.
Even FIFA president Sepp Blatter acknowledged the historic appointment, offering his congratulations and best wishes to Helena Costa on Twitter. He described it as a positive development for women in football.
Among those taken aback by the news was Emmanuel Imorou, a player for Clermont Foot, along with his teammates.
Tags: Clermont, FIFA, Helena Costa, Ligue 2, Sepp Blatter