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Alexandra Gomez Bruinewoud
Coverage of Alexandra Gomez Bruinewoud in the Nexus archive.
- Landmark legal win compensates pregnant soccer player who lost contract
Maja Göthberg, a female soccer player, received over 70,000 euros in compensation from Lazio Women after the club terminated contract negotiations upon learning of her pregnancy. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Lazio violated her rights, establishing a precedent that clubs cannot abandon employment relationships due to pregnancy. Key evidence included WhatsApp messages showing Lazio's awareness of her pregnancy during negotiations.