Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:28pm on 02 Sep 2026,Wednesday Sports
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is finalising an agreement with a fertility clinic to help Spain’s women’s national-team players freeze their eggs. The initiative aims to help elite footballers balance demanding sporting careers with future plans for motherhood, as their peak playing years often overlap with their most fertile years. National-team captains, including Alexia Putellas, have reportedly raised the issue with federation officials. The scheme is expected to cover treatment costs, with details on eligibility and storage to be announced later. However, some athletes argue that greater support for pregnancy, childcare and post-partum career recovery is also necessary. (PC: Reuters)
