Twelve Maltese football clubs are set to receive a combined €392,190 through UEFA’s Club Benefits Programme in recognition of their players’ participation in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League.

Ħamrun Spartans will receive the largest allocation among Maltese clubs, collecting €88,435, while Floriana and Sliema Wanderers will each receive €69,210.

The programme provides financial compensation to clubs that release players for international duty, recognising their contribution to national team competitions, including the European Qualifiers, UEFA Nations League and UEFA European Championship.

The funds are distributed through specific allocation mechanisms approved by the UEFA Executive Committee in agreement with European Football Clubs (EFC).

The initiative is not restricted to Europe’s leading clubs, with hundreds of teams across different divisions and national associations benefiting from financial compensation.

For the latest payment cycle, covering the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, Maltese clubs have accumulated a total of €392,190.

Apart from Ħamrun, Floriana and Sliema, Marsaxlokk will receive €34,605, followed by Hibernians with €30,760.

Birkirkara and Valletta will each collect €23,070, while Gżira United have been allocated €19,225.

Żabbar St Patrick will receive €15,380, with Balzan and Naxxar Lions each collecting €7,690. Mosta will receive €3,845.

The payments underline the financial contribution of international football to domestic clubs, providing compensation for releasing players to represent their countries.

UEFA Club Benefits Programme – Maltese club allocations