Swedish footballer Maja Göthberg’s contract negotiations with Italian club Lazio were terminated after she disclosed her pregnancy. The negotiations, concerning a new agreement, abruptly ended upon the club learning of her condition. Göthberg is in a relationship with Finnish ice hockey player Miikka Pitkänen. The couple already have a daughter, Svea Pitkänen, born in February 2025. A court has ruled against the football club and ordered them to pay compensation to Göthberg. The case highlights potential discrimination against female athletes based on pregnancy. The ruling sets a precedent for similar cases in professional sports.