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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the rights of Swedish midfielder Maja Gothberg, ruling that Lazio Women unlawfully terminated her contract after learning she was pregnant, and ordered compensation while reinforcing FIFA's strengthened maternity protections.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed that Lazio Women’s termination of Maja Gothberg’s contract was unlawful, ordering compensation and reinforcing protections for pregnant athletes.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has delivered a landmark decision protecting pregnant athletes, ordering Lazio to compensate Maja Gothberg and affirming that clubs cannot terminate contracts based on pregnancy.
A Swedish court’s decision forces Lazio to honor a contract with midfielder Maja Gothberg after she revealed her pregnancy, reinforcing FIFA’s protective rules and highlighting growing advocacy for female athletes.