Manchester City received the highest payment from the football governing body, while clubs as low as England’s 10th tier were also included in the payment package
UEFA has allocated a record €233 million to 901 clubs across its 55 member associations as compensation for releasing players to participate in national team competitions between 2020 and 2024.
The payment was made as part of UEFA’s Club Benefits Programme, which aims to encourage national team participation among players. It covers tournaments such as the UEFA Nations League, European Championship qualifiers, and the Euro 2024 played within the stated time period.
The payment was calculated based on the number of players each club released and the duration of their involvement in international fixtures.
Notably, Manchester City received the highest payment, earning €5.17m. Other top earners include Real Madrid (€4.79m), Inter Milan (€4.65m), Paris Saint-Germain (€4.4m), and Bayern Munich (€4.3m).
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said that the programme was acknowledging the “vital role” that clubs play in international football. They develop the players who then go on to represent their national teams at the international level.
“It is fantastic to see clubs of all sizes and levels, across the entire football pyramid, receiving financial rewards for their vital role in developing players who contribute to the success of our national team competitions – including the highly successful UEFA Euro 2024 final tournament,” said Ceferin.
The programme extended to clubs near the bottom of the football pyramid, with England’s 10th-tier club, Yorkshire Amateur, receiving a €7,300 payment.
“Every success of our competitions is a shared one,” added Ceferin, “and this benefits programme is another testament to that principle – when football thrives, everyone benefits.”
