Classic counterattack! HSV women hit back at Basler’s jibes | OneFootball

What Mario Basler thinks of women's football has been known for years. The latest statements from the former professional are once again causing a stir.

As early as 15 years ago, the 1996 European champion wrote provocatively in a Bild column: “Football is not for women.” When women step onto a pitch, they should “rather put up a net and play tennis. That’s sexy.”

In a recent podcast series by SWR, called “Der letzte Typ” (“The Last Guy”), the 57-year-old was confronted by host Katharina Reckers with these statements. But there was no sign of a change of heart. “I stand by it: It’s not a women’s sport,” said Basler. “It has nothing to do with football. Just look at how women run, how they shoot, how they tackle. When do you ever see a tackle from a lady, a woman?” Reckers clearly disagreed and advised Basler, kindly but firmly, to “just shut your mouth.”

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HSV Women Respond to Basler’s Statements

A response from the HSV women was not long in coming. It was as clear as it was creative. On their social media channels, the women from Hamburg posted a video showing a clip from the podcast. Basler’s face is pixelated like that of a criminal. In response to his mocking question about a “tackle from a woman,” the perfect scene follows: top talent Lotta Wrede leaps into the frame with a textbook tackle from the northern derby against Werder Bremen (1:1).

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This is followed by a compilation of her best dribbles, shots on goal, and attacking plays. The club’s officials confidently write: “Dear Mario, feel free to see the opposite for yourself. Not just with LW32.” At the same time, they point to the DFB Cup quarterfinal on March 11 at the Volksparkstadion against FC Bayern Munich. Online, the HSV women are being celebrated for this response. And rightly so.

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