Ugarte suffers serious injury during the World Cup, and FIFA will have to pay his salary
Man Manuel Ugarte, from Manchester United and the Uruguayan national team, tore the ligaments in his left knee during the World Cup game against Spain, the teams reported this Sunday (28). The serious injury directly affects the English club's plans for next season.
The injury occurred in the final minutes of the first half of Friday's (26) match against Spain. The game was the last in Group H of the World Cup and marked Uruguay's early elimination from the competition.
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Muslera failed once again in the World Cup, now against Spain, in the third round of the group stage - Disclosure/Fifa
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Baena celebrates Spain's goal against Uruguay in the third round of the World Cup group stage - Disclosure/Fifa
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Lamine Yamal, Spanish standout in Uruguay and Spain, who faced each other in the third round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup - Disclosure/Fifa
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According to notes released by the team and the club, the treatment will still be defined after further evaluations. However, injuries of this type usually sideline players for a period of nine to 12 months.
FIFA will pay Ugarte's salary
Due to the estimated long recovery time, FIFA will pay Ugarte's wages at Manchester United throughout the treatment period. This is done through a protection mechanism for clubs.
The mechanism provides that the entity protects clubs when athletes are injured defending their national teams. In cases of injuries with a recovery period of more than 28 days, FIFA transfers around 20.5 thousand euros (R$ 121 thousand) per day to the clubs.
According to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the 20.5 thousand euros per day correspond exactly to the Uruguayan midfielder's salary. The maximum payment amount is 7.5 million euros (R$45 million), starting on the 29th day of treatment and ending when the player is fit.
Manchester United's plans change
Ugarte's serious injury changed Manchester United's plans, which intended to trade him before next season. Now, the midfielder will receive full treatment at the club itself.
The English giant has already said goodbye to Casemiro, who did not renew his contract, and was in the market looking for midfielders. With Ugarte's absence, the club may need to sign more than one player for the position.
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Source: CNN