First Woman To Coach Italy’s National Male Team Emerge

Patrizia Panico will make history today when she sits on the bench as coach in charge of the Italian male under-16 national team in Northern City of Verona.

The 42-year-old former Italian player who ended her playing career a year ago will become the first woman to lead an Italian male side when Italy take on Germany.The Italian all-time highest goal scorer believes that it will not be like a novelty match when she takes charge today.

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Italy is one of the most recognized football nation in the world, completing this feat is an honour.

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Patrizia was quoted to have said: “To be the first female on the bench of a men’s national team is certainly a great achievement and I like to think that my first time could also represent the first time for any of my colleagues. This is just the beginning, not the point of arrival.