# Lazio Women ordered to pay compensation to Gothberg

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lazio-womens-club-pregnancy-discrimination-case
> Updated: 2026-06-24T11:34:41.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 3.

On 24 June 2026 the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered Lazio Women to compensate Swedish midfielder Maja Göthberg after the club terminated her employment upon learning of her pregnancy. The tribunal held that a verbal agreement on the key terms of a new contract created a binding employment relationship, despite the lack of a signed document, and awarded roughly €69,000 in salary compensation plus €5,300 for infringement of personality rights with 5 % interest. Evidence showed the club disclosed Göthberg’s pregnancy via WhatsApp to teammates, breaching confidentiality.

Later the same day the ruling was reiterated, with the tribunal stressing that the dismissal was directly linked to the pregnancy and that private medical information had been improperly shared. The decision was described as a “Bosman‑style” precedent for women’s football and reinforced FIFA’s 2024 maternity regulations. FIFPRO’s legal director called the judgment groundbreaking for gender equality in sport, and Göthberg emphasized that the case was about being treated fairly at a crucial moment in her life. The case sets a global precedent for protecting pregnant athletes and is expected to shape club policies on maternity rights worldwide.

## Timeline

### 2026-06-24: Lazio Women fined by TAS over Gothberg pregnancy discrimination

TAS ruled Lazio Women discriminated against Swedish player Maja Gothberg for her pregnancy, ordering compensation and setting a precedent for maternity rights in football.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazio-women-fined-by-tas-over-gothberg-pregnancy-discrimination

### 2026-06-24: Lazio women's club ordered to pay damages to pregnant player

CAS orders Lazio women's team to compensate former player Maja Gothberg for unlawful dismissal due to pregnancy, setting a maternity‑protection precedent in professional football.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazio-womens-club-ordered-to-pay-damages-to-pregnant-player

### 2026-06-24: Lazio Women ordered to pay compensation to Maja Göthberg over pregnancy contract dispute

CAS ruled Lazio Women breached FIFA maternity rules by ending Maja Göthberg’s contract after she disclosed pregnancy, ordering the club to pay roughly €69,000 in compensation and setting a precedent for player‑

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazio-women-ordered-to-compensate-maja-gothberg-for-pregnancy-discrimination

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