UEFA president Michel Platini insists it is “logical” for clubs to be compensated for letting their players appear in the final stages of major tournaments.
Starting at Euro 2008 this summer, tournament organisers – in this case UEFA - will pay clubs £2,970 for each day a player is involved.
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