ZURICH (Reuters) - UEFA has handed out a total of 150 million euros ($162.18 million) to clubs who released players for the Euro 2016 qualifying matches and final tournament, European soccer's governing body said Thursday. For Euro 2016 itself, 7,321 euros per player per day was paid to so-called Category One clubs, 4,821 euros for Category Two clubs and 2,410 euros for Category Three clubs. "It is important and fair to recognise and reward the clubs for the release of their players," he said. "ECA is pleased that a serious agreement was found with UEFA, which benefits so many clubs from across Europe." According to the UEFA figures, Juventus received the biggest handout of 3.48 million euros, followed by Liverpool (3.39) and Tottenham Hotspur (3.07).

Source: The Star February 02, 2017 12:00 UTC