Barcelona Football Club recently suffered a major blow when their young midfield talent Pedri sustained an injury during the 2024 European Championship match against Germany. This event not only impacted the Spanish national team but also directly affected Barcelona’s heartstrings. However, amidst the pain, the club can seek some financial compensation. According to the regulations of FIFA and UEFA, Barcelona is entitled to claim compensation from the relevant bodies to mitigate the losses caused by the player’s long-term absence.
According to FIFA regulations, when a player is injured during an international match and the injury lasts for more than 28 days, the player’s club is entitled to compensation. This mechanism aims to protect the interests of clubs, as injuries sustained by players during national team matches can result in the loss of key players for the following season. For a core player like Pedri, the loss for Barcelona is undoubtedly significant, but at least financially, the club can seek some relief through compensation.
Reports indicate that the maximum compensation amount for each injury case can reach €7.5 million, with the specific amount calculated based on the actual number of days the player is absent, at a daily rate of €20,548, for a maximum period of 365 days. This means that if Pedri’s recovery period is prolonged, Barcelona could receive a substantial compensation sum.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona can submit a compensation claim to FIFA or UEFA within 28 days of the player’s injury. In Pedri’s case, Barcelona can initiate the claim process as early as August 2nd, starting from the date of his injury on June 5th. Barcelona has previously successfully received compensation due to Gavi’s injury during a national team match, indicating the club’s familiarity with the claim process.
Pedri suffered a severe knee injury during the match against Germany, forcing him to be substituted just 8 minutes into the game, marking the fastest substitution in European Championship history. Diagnosis revealed a torn ligament in Pedri’s left knee, requiring an estimated recovery period of almost two months, which also means he will miss the remainder of the current European Championship.
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