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CAS Orders Lazio Women Pay €69k Maternity Compensation

6/24/2026

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Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered Lazio Women to pay Swedish defender Maja Gothberg compensation for a pregnancy-related termination.
The tribunal ruled a binding contract existed despite no signed paper, citing drafts and communications.
CAS awarded Gothberg €64,000 for the contract and €5,333 for a personality-rights breach, with interest from Aug 7 2024 and July 21 2024 raising total above €69,000.
FIFPRO’s Alexandra Gomez Bruinewoud said the decision shows FIFA’s maternity rules protect players.

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Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered Lazio Women to pay Swedish defender Maja Gothberg compensation for a pregnancy-related termination.
The tribunal ruled a binding contract existed despite no signed paper, citing drafts and communications.
CAS awarded Gothberg €64,000 for the contract and €5,333 for a personality-rights breach, with interest from Aug 7 2024 and July 21 2024 raising total above €69,000.
FIFPRO’s Alexandra Gomez Bruinewoud said the decision shows FIFA’s maternity rules protect players.