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Spain’s federation funds egg freezing for women’s players

9/8/2026

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Spain's football federation will fund egg freezing for its women’s national team players.
Alexia Putellas disclosed the plan in an El País interview, noting athletes sacrifice their biological clock.
Chelsea FC announced it will pay for egg freezing for its women’s team players.
FIFPRO legal director Alexandra Gómez Bruinewoud warned the policy must not pressure players, could breach WADA rules, and needs collective national negotiations.

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Spain's football federation will fund egg freezing for its women’s national team players.
Alexia Putellas disclosed the plan in an El País interview, noting athletes sacrifice their biological clock.
Chelsea FC announced it will pay for egg freezing for its women’s team players.
FIFPRO legal director Alexandra Gómez Bruinewoud warned the policy must not pressure players, could breach WADA rules, and needs collective national negotiations.