AC Milan's Revolutionary Maternity Policy: A New Era for Women's Football

AC Milan Leads the Way with Historic Maternity Benefits for Female Players and Staff

AC Milan’s Revolutionary Maternity Policy: A New Era for Women’s Football

AC Milan has taken a monumental step in women’s football by introducing a groundbreaking maternity policy that ensures comprehensive support for their female players and staff during pregnancy. This initiative makes AC Milan the first European club to offer such extensive protections.

Key Highlights of AC Milan's Maternity Policy

Automatic Contract Renewals

AC Milan’s new policy includes automatic one-year contract extensions for players whose contracts would otherwise expire during their pregnancy. This ensures financial stability and job security for the players.

Childcare Support

The club will provide childcare during sporting events, covering costs for suitable lodging, travel expenses, and support for children during flights. This benefit extends to the player who carried the pregnancy or is the sole guardian, along with one companion.

The Bigger Picture

In recent years, the movement for maternity rights in professional women’s sports has gained momentum. Various sports governing bodies, including FIFA, have introduced new regulations. AC Milan’s policy goes beyond these regulations, setting a new standard for maternity protections in football.

"We are proud to present such an important project, which once again demonstrates AC Milan's attention towards relevant matters for all the people of the Rossoneri family. We want this new step to be a further motivation for growth and development for the entire Club, becoming a model to follow, at a national and international level, ensuring that the world of football increasingly becomes an environment where everyone can feel free to make important personal decisions."

Giorgio Furlani's Statement

AC Milan CEO, Giorgio Furlani, expressed pride in the club's new policy, stating

Additional Support Services

AC Milan will continue to adhere to the pregnancy and return-to-activity provisions outlined by FIFA, the AIC (Italy’s Football Union), and the club’s internal regulations. Furthermore, the club will offer services from experts in nutrition, physiotherapy, and psycho-pedagogy, and will bring in outside specialists when necessary to support their players.

Conclusion

AC Milan’s pioneering maternity policy is a significant step forward for women’s football, ensuring that female players and staff receive the support they need during pregnancy and early motherhood. This initiative not only sets a new benchmark in sports but also highlights the club’s commitment to the well-being and growth of its members.

For more information on AC Milan’s innovative policies and upcoming matches, visit AC Milan Official Website.

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