Another important step forward for women in football.
Following Chelsea Women’s recent introduction of a fertility support fund for its players, Spain’s football federation has now announced support for fertility treatment for female players and referees.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) says the initiative will provide access to fertility support, including IVF and egg freezing, with eligible international players receiving full support for egg-freezing treatment.
Elite female athletes are often at the peak of their sporting careers during the years when fertility can be an important consideration. Having access to accurate information and appropriate fertility care can help women make decisions.
Chelsea Women have already shown what is possible by introducing fertility support for their players.
Now Spain is following suit.
We hope this is the beginning of a much wider conversation across sport, with other clubs, governing bodies and sporting organisations recognising that supporting reproductive health is an important part of supporting people in the workplace.
Fertility affects both men and women, and everyone should have access to accurate information, appropriate support and the opportunity to make informed decisions about their fertility and their future