The Reds have secured a significant multi-million-pound payment from UEFA as part of the Club Benefits Programme. The payment comes as a reward for releasing players to represent their national teams in major international tournaments.
UEFA announced that a total of £200 million has been distributed among 901 clubs across Europe. Liverpool is among the top beneficiaries, receiving one of the highest payouts in England. In total, 40 English clubs received compensation, highlighting the Premier League’s major contribution to international football.
The Anfield giants have received a significant payment of €3.54 million (£3.04 million) from UEFA as part of the Club Benefits Programme, rewarding clubs for allowing their players to participate in national team competitions between 2020 and 2024.
This compensation covers player involvement in several international tournaments, including: two UEFA Nations League campaigns, one round of European qualifiers, and Euro 2024, held last summer. However, it’s important to note that Euro 2020, which was rescheduled and played in 2021, was not included in the payout structure.
Initially, UEFA distributed funds equally for players involved in the Nations League and European qualifiers. For Euro 2024, the payment model shifted to a daily rate per player, benefiting clubs based on how long their players remained in the tournament.
Among Premier League clubs, only Manchester City and Arsenal earned more than Liverpool. Manchester City earned €5.17 million (£4.44 million), Arsenal got €3.89 million (£3.34 million) as Liverpool received €3.54 million (£3.04 million). All 20 Premier League clubs received payments from UEFA under this programme.
The 19th-time English top-flight titles holders were also among the top earners in Europe, though several European giants earned slightly more. Real Madrid (Spain) received €4.79 million (£4.11 million), Barcelona (Spain) got €4.43 million (£3.8 million), Paris Saint-Germain (France) earned €4.43 million (£3.8 million), Bayern Munich (Germany) was given €4.37 million (£3.75 million), and Inter Milan (Italy) was paid €4.66 million (£4 million).
These payments reflect the growing importance of collaboration between club and country, with UEFA compensating clubs for their contribution to international football.
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