According to sources, Smilla Holmberg was presented by Arsenal after leaving Hammarby for the Women's Super League club at the beginning of the year. The club chose to delete and disable the comments sections on their social media platforms following the incident. The exact date when the social media post was made and deleted has not been disclosed, and it is unknown what specific sexist comments were made or how many comments were posted before deletion.
" She added, "It is clear that it is not something you want. " Reflecting on her move, Holmberg said, "I was just happy to have signed for the club and to start the journey. It is clear that you are affected, you are affected by everything that happens in your career.
In an optimal world, such things would not exist.
" She expressed confidence in Arsenal's handling of the matter: "I knew that it is a professional club I am in and that they would handle it in the best way. " Holmberg and her national team colleague Kosovare Asllani believe the incident is due to the growth of women's football. Asllani commented, "When you get more visibility in the media, you don't just get the good, but then the bad comes too.
" Whether Arsenal has taken any further action against the commenters remains unclear.
It is clear that it is not something you want. But it is nothing I choose to spend energy on.
I was just happy to have signed for the club and to start the journey. It is clear that you are affected, you are affected by everything that happens in your career. But my focus was on other things.
I knew that it is a professional club I am in and that they would handle it in the best way. I have full confidence in the club.
When you get more visibility in the media, you don't just get the good, but then the bad comes too. But I don't think it belongs in football at all.