AC Milan new maternity policy includes contract renewals

A push for maternity rights in professional women's sports has gained momentum in recent years, with several sports governing bodies, including FIFA, and sponsorship brands introducing new policies. AC Milan said it was introducing a "series of protections during pregnancy and early childhood that go beyond current regulations" for players and staff. They include an automatic contract renewal for players with a one-year extension, on the same financial terms, if the contract is due to expire during the season in which the pregnancy started.