How much compensation will FIFA pay Barcelona for Raphinha's injury?
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
FIFA will compensate the LaLiga team following the Brazilian player’s injury.
After Raphinha’s right hamstring injury versus France, FC Barcelona will undoubtedly receive financial compensation. But the figures involved demonstrate how little of that consolation is in reality.
The governing body’s ‘Club Protection Scheme,’ which pays clubs when players sustain injuries while on international duty and are sidelined for a long time, would be activated since that requirement would be satisfied.
How much will Barcelona receive from FIFA under the Club Protection Scheme?
Barcelona will get around €144,000 for Raphinha’s injury, while daily FIFA’s compensation will be approximately €20,500.
The policy has a €7.5 million financial cap and a maximum coverage period of 365 days. Barcelona would get about €144,000 if the winger recovers within the anticipated five-week recovery window, which is by April 28 or 29.
Although that would seem appropriate at first, considering the impact of his absence, it is often considered insufficient. This is due to Raphinha’s crucial role in Hansi Flick’s attacking setup.
His absence at this point in the season leaves a void that cannot be easily addressed with cash. The injury’s timing exacerbates the dilemma because Barcelona are about to embark on a pivotal run of games. It includes three significant matches versus Atletico Madrid.
These are pivotal times, and the team’s chemistry is drastically changed when a crucial attacker is absent.
The financial return is far less than the sports’ opportunity cost, even if the compensation will rise a little for each day he misses after the first five-week estimate.
How much will Barcelona receive daily after Raphinha’s injury?
Daily FIFA’s compensation will be approximately €20,500.
What is FIFA’s Club Protection Scheme?
It is a program that compensates professional football teams with money when their players are hurt while playing for their country.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.