{
  "id": 18791316,
  "title": "Liverpool FC targets counterfeit pro-Palestinian shirts using altered club crest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/liverpool-fc-targets-counterfeit-pro-palestinian-shirts-using-altered",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T21:21:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/07/liverpool-fc-targets-counterfeit-pro-palestinian-shirts-using-altered-club-crest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The football club Liverpool FC is taking action against counterfeit shirts bearing pro-Palestinian slogans and featuring an altered version of the club's crest. The issue came to light after the UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) alerted the Premier League club to potential trademark infringements on October 26, 2026, with subsequent reports published in Jewish News on November 5.\n\nLiverpool FC claims that fans may mistake these unauthorized shirts for legitimate merchandise, mistakenly associating the clubs with a political stance they do not support. Consequently, the Premier League club has taken steps to counter online retailers selling these imitation items. The offending shirts are being marketed through the website 'From Palestine to the World.'\n\nSeveral other English Premier League clubs have also faced similar issues. Manchester United displayed their crest alongside the slogan 'Manchester with Gaza' and substituted a dove of peace holding an olive branch in the crest's central position. Chelsea FC altered their crest to form 'Palestine Club' and replaced their usual sponsor logo with 'Palestine.' Manchester City replaced their official sponsor, Etihad Airways, with 'Palestine Airways.'\n\nThe legal background to these actions stems from potential breaches of the UK Trade Marks Act 1994. Unauthorised use of protected club crests and logos constitutes trademark infringement. While political expression and support for Palestine are generally protected by law, this does not grant a right to use protected trade marks. The clubs involved are currently reviewing the situation and planning further measures.",
  "summary": "On the internet, fake Premier League shirts with pro-Palestinian slogans are on sale, affecting, among other clubs, Liverpool F.C. The Reds are now taking action.",
  "key_points": [
    "Liverpool FC targets counterfeit pro-Palestinian shirts with altered club crest.",
    "UK Lawyers for Israel alerted Premier League club to trademark infringements.",
    "Other English Premier League clubs face similar unauthorized merchandise issues."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}