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Clubs Get Injury Compensation for International Duty
Premier League clubs receive up to 7.5m euros for players injured during international breaks.
In brief
Premier League clubs receive up to 7.5m euros for players injured during international breaks. Fifa's Club Protection Programme pays clubs 20,548 euros per day for players missing 28+ days due to new injuries on international duty. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Fifa Compensation for Injuries
Clubs receive financial compensation from Fifa when players sustain new injuries during international duty that prevent full training or matches for 28+ days.
Premier League Players Injured
Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Nico O'Reilly, Kai Havertz, Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard sustained injuries during the extended September/October international break.
Kylian Mbappe Also Injured
Real Madrid striker and France captain Kylian Mbappe sustained an injury during this international break.
Compensation Rules
Compensation covers breaks with international 'A' matches on the calendar dates, starting when a player leaves home and ending when they return or 48 hours after leaving their national team.
Maximum Compensation
A maximum of 7.5m euros can be paid at a daily rate of 20,548 euros per day for up to 365 days.
What Injuries Count
Clubs receive compensation only for fresh injuries causing 28+ days absence, not pre-existing injuries that reoccur within 30 days.
At a glance
Fifa's Club Protection Programme pays clubs 20,548 euros per day for players missing 28+ days due to new injuries on international duty.
