Diana Silva, Benfica player, is pregnant. "It's a right for everyone," but it hasn't always been like thisPhoto by Gabi Orrico on Pexels
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Diana Silva, Benfica player, is pregnant. "It's a right for everyone," but it hasn't always been like this

Público27 August 2026 at 23:42

Diana Silva, striker for Benfica, publicly announced that she is pregnant, becoming the first footballer from the club to do so. The "encarnadas" player states that "it's a right for everyone," acknowledging that this reality was not always possible in women's football.

The newspaper PÚBLICO spoke with other players who have also been mothers, hearing testimonies from athletes who faced this reality in professional sport. Pregnancy in women's football remained for a long time as a taboo subject in elite sports disciplines.

Diana Silva's choice to publish this news marks a significant change in how the club and women's sport view the motherhood of professional athletes. The current context contrasts with what happened previously, when female footballers had more difficulty balancing their sporting career with family life.

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