Summary
Celin Bizet Donnum, a football player for Manchester United, is expecting her first child while continuing her career. She talks about balancing her dreams of playing football and starting a family. FIFA has introduced rules to support female players who are pregnant, providing leave and other benefits.
Key Facts
- Celin Bizet Donnum plays for Manchester United and is also a Norway international.
- She and her husband, Aron Bizet Donnum, are expecting their first child in 2026.
- Bizet Donnum is continuing her football career while pregnant.
- FIFA provides a minimum of 14 weeks' paid maternity leave for female footballers.
- Female players can return to football outside the normal registration period after maternity leave.
- Clubs are asked to provide facilities for breastfeeding or expressing milk.
- It remains uncommon for female footballers to have children during their playing careers.
