(CNN) -- Helena Costa has had second thoughts over coaching French second-tier side Clermont Foot. 

In May, Clermont appointed Costa, who was previously in charge of the Iran women's national team, as the club's manager for next season. 

Clermont president Claude Michy described the 36-year-old Portuguese's decision as "sudden and surprising," though no explanation was given for her change of heart. 

In a statement published on the club's website Michy added: "I deeply regret this situation. I thank all those who have supported me and I am most grateful. The operation of the club will continue with other stakeholders to prepare for the new season." 

Costa would have been the first female coach of a French professional football club, while her appointment represented the first time a team in the top two divisions of one of Europe's big five leagues -- Spain, Germany, England, Italy and France -- had hired a female manager. 

A sports science graduate, Costa had worked with the Iran and Qatar women's national teams, while she also led Benfica's male youth team to two World Youth titles. She also spent time as a scout with Scottish club Celtic. 

The English Premier League boasts two high-profile females, with Eva Carneiro fulfilling the role of Chelsea's first-team doctor, while Karren Brady is West Ham's vice chairman. 

Former England women's national team manager Hope Powell was linked with the Grimsby job in 2009, although she denied that she was ever in the running for the post. 

In Italy, Carolina Morace took charge of Italian Serie C1 team Viterbese for two matches in 1999.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is Helena Costa known as?
2. Helena Costa is known for what?
3. 
Q2:
1. What is the name of the club that appointed Helena Costa as their manager?
2. Helena Costa was appointed as the manager of which club?
3. 
Q3:
1. Did Helena Costa stay as coach of Clermont?
2. Did Helena Costa continue to work at Clermont as a coach?
3. 
Q4:
1. What national team did Helena Costa coach other than the Qatar national team?
2. Helena Costa was the coach for which national team other than the Qatar national team?
3. 
Q5:
1. What national team did Helena Costa coach other than the Iran national team?
2. Helena Costa was the coach for which national team other than the Iran national team?
3. 
Q6:
1. What did Helena Costa help the Benfica male youth team achieve?
2. Helena Costa helped the Benfica male youth team to achieve what title?
3. 
Q7:
1. Are there any high profile women in the English Premier League?
2. Does the English Premier League have any high profile women?
3. 
Q8:
1. What are the names of the high profile women in the English Premier League?
2. What are the high profile women in the English Premier League called?
3. 
Q9:
1. What does Eva Carneiro do for a living?
2. What role does Eva Carneiro have at Chelsea?
3. 
Q10:
1. What role does Karren Brady have at West Ham?
2. What is Karren Brady's role at West Ham?
3. 
Q11:
1. Which club was Helena Costa a scout at?
2. Helena Costa was a scout at what club?
3. 
Q12:
1. What happened in Italy in 1999?
2. What event took place in Italy in the year 1999?
3. 
Q13:
1. How long did Carolina Morace take charge of Italian Serie C1 team Viterbese for?
2. Carolina Morace took charge of Italian Serie C1 team Viterbese for what period of time?
3. 
Q14:
1. In what year did Carolina Morace take charge of Italian Serie C1 team Viterbese?
2. Carolina Morace took charge of Italian Serie C1 team Viterbese in what year?
3. 
Q15:
1. Helena Costa has a degree in what field of study?
2. What is the field of study in which Helena Costa has a degree?
3. 
