GAVI injury requires FIFA to pay Barcelona

November 21, 2023
Barcelona could receive millions in compensation from FIFA after GAVI, who played for Spain, was injured during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier against Georgia. The 19-year-old midfielder has made 27 appearances for his country since Luis De la Fuente took over as Spain coach.

In the match against Georgia, GAVI was replaced in tears in the 26th minute, with his injury sustained in the ACL and a serious injury that ruled him out for the rest of the season. Barcelona have been outraged by the issue, arguing that Spain have officially qualified for EURO 2024 and why GAVI is still in contention.
Barcelona have since demanded compensation from FIFA, according to Mundo Deportivo.

According to FIFA rules, clubs will receive a large amount of compensation in the event that their player is injured and is absent for more than 28 days, so Barcelona will receive compensation on 16 December. A daily salary of ,5 20,548, with a maximum duration of 365 days, has been confirmed, meaning Barcelona will receive around 3, 3,082,200 if Gavi is absent for six months, but if he is absent for eight months, a Spanish club This will receive a total of 4,315,080 euros.