What They're Saying: Gianni Infantino

• by Soccer America , Dec 5, 2020

"If we are serious about boosting the women's game, we have to look at all these aspects. Female players need to have stability in their careers and if they take maternity leave, they should not have to worry about when they are ready to play again."

-- FIFA president Gianni Infantino on new rules approved by the FIFA Council on Friday guaranteeing women's pro players 14 weeks of maternity leave and requiring their clubs to reintegrate them afterwards and provide adequate medical support. (Reuters)