FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, has announced new protocols aimed at enhancing the well-being of players and coaches who are pregnant or have recently become parents. These measures are designed to provide support and flexibility to individuals balancing their professional careers with parenthood.
Under the new FIFA protocols, both players and coaches are entitled to a minimum of 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. Additionally, individuals who adopt a child younger than 2 years old will receive a minimum of eight weeks of paid leave. Non-biological parents of newborns are also eligible for a minimum of eight weeks of paid leave.
