England players are reportedly frustrated with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) after discovering they are required to pay a 10 per cent commission on commercial work during international duty. This discontent has arisen ahead of the Euros in Germany, where the PFA assumed control of sponsorship and endorsement deals for the national team.
Led by captain Harry Kane, the senior leadership group of England had negotiated a new agreement last season, ensuring the PFA would support them in discussions with the FA regarding fees for appearances endorsing sponsors like Nike and Budweiser during the tournament. However, several players were caught off guard in recent weeks when they realized that the deal included a 10 per cent commission to the PFA.
According to The Sun, many players believed the PFA was obligated to represent them without a commission or at least offer a reduced rate. This issue was reportedly raised when the England squad gathered for Nations League duty earlier this month.
Sources close to the PFA maintain that the 10 per cent commission is standard across the industry and necessary to cover their costs. As a result, renegotiation of the contracts appears unlikely in the near future.
