FIFA will compensate Barcelona after Marc-André ter Stegen sustained a back injury during international duty with Germany. The goalkeeper faces potential surgery that may sideline him for four months. His injury occurred while playing for the German national team against Portugal in a UEFA Nations League semifinal last June. Barcelona qualifies for financial support through FIFA's Club Protection Program when players miss more than 28 days due to national team injuries. The Catalan club expects to receive approximately €2.46 million if ter Stegen undergoes the anticipated surgery and extended recovery period.
Barcelona has previously collected similar payments from FIFA's compensation system. The club received funds when Gavi suffered an injury while representing Spain in November 2023. Ronald Araújo's injury during Uruguay's 2024 Copa America campaign also triggered compensation payments. These cases demonstrate how FIFA's program helps clubs manage financial losses when international duty affects their players.
Barcelona has previously collected similar payments from FIFA's compensation system. The club received funds when Gavi suffered an injury while representing Spain in November 2023. Ronald Araújo's injury during Uruguay's 2024 Copa America campaign also triggered compensation payments. These cases demonstrate how FIFA's program helps clubs manage financial losses when international duty affects their players.
