One of the most prominent clubs in European football has made a significant announcement for fan clubs and supporters. Recently, notices in club shops have clearly stated that, due to “licensing restrictions,” it is not possible to print the names of famous No. 7 football legends — Eric Cantona, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo — on the back of jerseys.
This information came as a surprise especially to fans who wanted to have the name of their favorite footballer printed on a new jersey. Club representatives gave the following explanation regarding this issue: the club does not own the trademarks of its legendary footballers, so it does not have the right or official permission to print their names. This situation has been in effect for several years.
According to the source, this restriction is not only present at this club but also at “Real Madrid.” At Madrid’s “Bernabeu” stadium, it is also not permitted to print the name of a famous star like Cristiano Ronaldo.
Many fans were surprised by this rule and expressed their objections on social networks. The fact that they cannot see the name of their favorite football legend on a new jersey came as a real surprise to them.
Currently, football clubs are paying close attention to issues of licensing and trade rights. This limits the opportunity to have a chosen footballer’s name printed on a new jersey. Fans hope that these rules will be relaxed in the future and that the names of legends will once again return to jerseys and be seen in stadiums.
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