GENEVA: Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday (Friday in Manila) by FIFA.

The governing body of soccer is preparing to mandate clubs to allow at least 14 weeks of maternity leave paid at a minimum two-thirds of a player’s full salary. National soccer bodies can insist on more generous terms.

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