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Manchester United set to receive compensation after Ugarte injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Manchester United set to receive compensation after Ugarte injury

Summary

Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte suffered a suspected ACL tear during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain, which leads to his expected absence for nearly a year. Uruguay exited the tournament after failing to win any group stage matches, including disappointing draws and a loss to Spain. United may benefit financially as they can claim Ugarte's full salary through FIFA’s Club Protection Programme, which compensates clubs for international injuries. This incident complicates United's summer transfer plans as they had considered selling Ugarte, who struggled since joining from Paris Saint-Germain.

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•Ugarte sustained a horrific knee injury on June 28, 2026.
•Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup after three matches without a win.
•United could claim Ugarte's full salary through FIFA’s Club Protection Programme.
•The midfielder's injury puts potential transfers to AC Milan and Galatasaray on hold.
•Ugarte is expected to miss most, if not all, of the upcoming season.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Manuel Ugarte: United to receive massive windfall after horror injury

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It has been a World Cup to forget for Uruguay, who suffered an unexpected group stage exit after failing to win any of their three games in the tournament. Back-to-back draws against minnows Saudi Ara...
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