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Clubs eligible for FIFA compensation for international duty injuries

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Clubs eligible for FIFA compensation for international duty injuries

Summary

Clubs whose players incur injuries while on international duty may receive compensation from FIFA under specific conditions. Injuries must prevent players from participating in training or matches for at least 28 days to qualify. Recent injuries involve players such as Cody Gakpo, Bruno Fernandes, Kylian Mbappe, and others during the September/October international break. FIFA compensates clubs based on players' salaries, up to a maximum of 7.5 million euros, covering only the salary portion of contracts. The FIFA Club Protection Programme does not extend to pre-existing injuries that reoccur during this period.

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•FIFA compensates clubs for certain player injuries on international duty.
•Players must miss at least 28 days for clubs to be eligible.
•Maximum compensation is €7.5 million per player.
•Injuries reported include ones to Gakpo, Fernandes, and Mbappe.
•Compensation covers player salaries only, excluding bonuses.

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