Manuel Ugarte, Uruguay's midfielder, suffered a severe knee ligament injury during the 2026 World Cup, leaving him sidelined for an extended period.FIFA has activated its Club Protection Programme to compensate Manchester United for the financial loss caused by his absence.The compensation is calculated based on Ugarte's fixed salary, with payments starting after a 28-day waiting period.If the injury leads to nine months of absence, United could receive around KSh 433m (£3.29m).The programme allows clubs to claim up to KSh 985m per incident, paid daily for up to 365 days.The exact start and end dates of the compensation period remain under interpretation, affecting the total payout.

This highlights how FIFA supports clubs financially when players are unavailable due to injuries, ensuring teams can manage their budgets during such disruptions.