FIFA

FIFA’s Club Protection Programme Shields Premier League Sides from International Duty Injury Costs

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FIFA awards clubs compensation through its Club Protection Programme when a player is injured on international duty and misses at least 28 days of training or matches. The scheme covers salary losses up to €7.5 million per player, calculated on a pro‑rata daily rate, and applies to Premier League players such as Bruno Fernandes and Cody Gakpo who were hurt during the recent international break.

FIFA to Review Unpopular Hydration Breaks After 2026 World Cup

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Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s head of global football development, said the three‑minute hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup have not been popular and will be reviewed after the tournament. He noted that while the breaks did not appear to affect match results, they have drawn criticism from fans and some coaches, and FIFA will analyse their impact.