Unfathomable tragedy in review, it appears without end. - Giulia Gwinn states that the incident appears baseless to her perspective
Female footballer Giulia Gwinn of BayERN Munich condemns sexist insults directed at referee Fabienne Michel during a men's third division match. The incident, which occurred two months ago between Rot-Weiss Essen fans and Michel, highlights a lack of tolerance and progress in gender equality in the sport, according to Gwinn.
Michel was subjected to offensive and derogatory chants during the game against SC Verl 1924 e.v. The DFB fined Rot-Weiss Essen €20,000, and Michel also filed a civil lawsuit, reportedly stating the association.
In an interview with the "Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland", Gwinn called for solidarity among women in football, stating, "We can't just accept this. It's unbelievable that we're still dealing with this in 2025." She emphasized the need for strong voices to drive the change required for a more inclusive environment in football.
Previously, referee chief Knut Kircher had condemned the fans' behavior towards Michel, characterized as being discriminatory and despicable by Kircher.
As Germany's national team prepares for a Nations League match against Bremen this Friday at 8:30 PM on ZDF, the issue of sexism in football remains a call to action for players, fans, and authorities alike to work together towards creating a more respectful and equitable environment for women in football.
- Giulia Gwinn, a BayERN Munich footballer, has highlighted the urgent need for improved gender equality in the sport, as shown by the incident involving referee Fabienne Michel and sexist insults during a men's third division match.
- In light of this, Gwinn is advocating for stronger voices to drive change and foster a more inclusive environment in football, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among women in the sport.
- In response to the incident, Gwinn is not only calling on women in football but also on fans, authorities, and even other sports such as science, health-and-wellness, women's health, and sports like football to address the issue of sexism and work together towards a more respectful and equitable environment.
