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What compensation do families get?

When a professional footballer dies, their family may receive compensation through various channels. This often includes a lump sum from the club, insurance payouts, and potentially a pension or benevolent fund support, depending on the player's contract and the league's provisions.

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Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision.

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