UEFA Nations League Overhaul: League D Scrapped from 2028 and Tuchel's Bold Warning

UEFA has announced a historic overhaul of the Nations League from the 2028/29 season, completely scrapping League D. The restructure comes alongside a €31.5m club compensation payout and a defiant message from England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of the international break.

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17:02 - 29/09/2026

UEFA to scrap League D in major Nations League restructure from 2028

UEFA scraps League D in major Nations League restructure from 2028

UEFA will scrap League D from the 2028/29 season, leaving the Nations League with three tiers (A, B, and C) consisting of 18 teams each. The six former League D teams, alongside the four group winners from Leagues B and C, will earn direct promotion. Only the bottom two teams in League A will face automatic relegation, while four League A sides will contest play-offs against the four runners-up from League B.

UEFA releases €31.5m club compensation package

UEFA pays €31.5m compensation to clubs for releasing players

UEFA has released an initial €31.5m from its €244m Euro 2028 cycle budget to compensate clubs for releasing players. A total of 611 clubs across member associations will benefit from this payout, with Germany's RB Leipzig receiving the highest share of €353,000 after releasing 16 players.

Thomas Tuchel lays down gauntlet to Premier League clubs

Thomas Tuchel issues warning to Premier League clubs over player release

England manager Thomas Tuchel has rejected requests from Premier League clubs to manage player minutes, with Declan Rice the sole player permitted to withdraw due to fatigue. Tuchel remains determined to shore up the Three Lions' defence after a run of six consecutive matches without a clean sheet.

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