CAS's Gothberg ruling reinforces FIFA maternity protections, says FIFPRO (opens original article in a new tab)

A CAS ruling found Lazio Women unlawfully terminated Maja Gothberg's contract after she disclosed her pregnancy, setting a precedent for protecting pregnancy-related medical information and reinforcing FIFA's maternity protections in women's football.

• CAS ruled Lazio Women unlawfully terminated Maja Gothberg's contract due to her pregnancy, ordering compensation.
• The case established a precedent for protecting pregnancy-related medical information confidentiality in football.
• This is the first CAS ruling finding a club unlawfully ended an employment relationship because of a player's pregnancy.