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Man City prove top World Cup compo earners from Real Madrid, Chelsea

Manchester City are the top earners in the Premier League from the World Cup.

The Mirror reports clubs are set to cash in on the World Cup to the tune of £30.75million.

FIFA pay a compensation package of £6,460-per-day for every player released for the tournament.

And England's top-flight clubs will benefit the most by receiving almost a fifth of the £157million to be handed out.

Manchester City are the top earners of all the 384 clubs who have sent players to Russia, with the Premier League champions ready to bank £3.9million.

Real Madrid will receive £3.85million, while Chelsea's cut will be £3.5million.

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