[1][2] In 1936, a Viennese man named Karl Lutz sued for divorce from his wife Marie, claiming that she had been neglecting her household duties because of her interest in football.

The Daily Express quoted Marie Lutz as responding that "all women would prefer a good game of football to their husband's quarrelsome company.

"[3] ÖFB-Frauenliga is the highest tier of women's football in Austria.

[4] Since the 21st Century Austria has seen an upsurge of success with the national team qualifying for the UEFA Women's Championship two times and their greatest achievement was reaching the semi finals of UEFA Women's Euro 2017.

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