Real Madrid Gets No FIFA Badge For Intercontinental Cup Victory
- Badge Award: The FIFA Club World Cup badge is awarded to the winner of the Club World Cup, not the Intercontinental Cup.
- Real Madrid: Real Madrid will likely not receive a badge for winning the Intercontinental Cup.
- Manchester City: Manchester City is expected to wear the FIFA Club World Cup badge until the new 2024 Club World Cup ends.
Update: As we expected, Real Madrid did not get a special badge for its 2024 Intercontinental Cup victory, which came in place of the old Club World Cup. Instead, Manchester City will wear the golden 2023 FIFA Club World Cup badge until the end of the all-new 2024 Club World Cup.
Real Madrid’s recent triumph in the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup has fans and experts alike wondering: does the victory earn them the coveted FIFA Club World Cup winners’ badge? Big thanks to kit expert and designer @hendocfc for the heads-up.
The golden FIFA badge is traditionally awarded to the reigning Club World Cup champions. It is worn on the chest of a team's jerseys for one year after winning the tournament.
Real Madrid Will Likely Get No Badge for Intercontinental Cup Victory
After Manchester City's victory in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, the club was officially awarded the golden badge, which it has worn until now. Fast forward to December 2024, and Real Madrid clinched a 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the first-ever FIFA Intercontinental Cup final.
Will Manchester City continue to wear the golden FIFA Club World Cup badge?
The Intercontinental Cup tournament was reintroduced by FIFA, which launched the all-new, big FIFA Club World Cup. The Intercontinental Cup is not the same as the old FIFA Club World Cup.
As of now, FIFA has made no indication that the golden badge will be extended to Intercontinental Cup winners or that a special Intercontinental Cup badge is available. Without an official statement, it seems unlikely that Real Madrid will have the privilege of wearing a badge for the Intercontinental Cup.
Indeed, Madrid is selling a special kit print for the 2024 Intercontinental Cup Victory, but no badge that honors the victory. It seems like there is no badge for it.
For now, it seems the golden badge remains exclusive to the FIFA Club World Cup winners. It will be interesting to see if Manchester City will continue to wear the badge until the end of the all-new 2024 FIFA Club World Cup - we expect so.
It seems probable that the first winner of the all-new FIFA Club World Cup will have the right to wear the badge for four years, at least if the team decides to do so.
We will watch out for Manchester City's and Madrid's next matches, which will give us clarity about how teams will manage the Club World Cup badge situation.
Do you think we will see the first winner of the all-new Club World Cup wearing the badge for a whole four years? Let us know in the comments below.
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Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 2026 ‘Black Label’ Special Kit Released
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have revealed a new “Black Label” special kit, described by the club as an “unexpected charm” inspired by darkness, gold accents and a more intense visual identity.
The special edition was created together with artists Lee Yongwoo and Pipimik. According to the club, the design combines a quieter and more refined mood with stronger visual impact.
There is also a yellow kit - this serves as the keeper.
The “Black Label” jersey will first go on sale at the official club store from May 15 to 17 before an online release from May 19 to 21. Players are set to debut the shirt on May 17 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
FC Sion x Lydie&Sasha 26-26 Special Kit Released
FC Sion have unveiled a special-edition kit for the final home game of the 2025-26 season against FC Lugano. The unique shirt was created in collaboration with Valais-based graphic designers Lydie Sarrasin and Sasha Piaia, continuing the club’s recent tradition of working with local artists on special kits.
The design boasts a very more modern look. According to FC Sion, the shirt is intended as a bridge between generations, mixing classic football aesthetics with forward-looking visual elements. The kit will be worn in the final home match at the Stade de Tourbillon.
The limited-edition shirt will be sold exclusively on matchday in the stadium fanshop
FC Luzern 125th Anniversary 26-27 Home Kit Released
FC Luzern have unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, debuting it in the final home game against FC Zürich. Made by Erreà, the new shirt replaces the traditional white details with gold elements, giving the kit a darker and more elegant appearance for the club’s 125th anniversary season.
The new FC Luzern home shirt features a deep navy base combined with gold logos, names and numbers, while subtle ornamental graphics inspired by the Rathaussteg bridge connect the design to the city of Lucerne. A special anniversary crest can also be added to the sleeve.
The red sponsor logo breaks up the design - the Luzern Women team kit comes with a much nicer gold sponsor.
The move away from white is a temporary one, with the club stressing that blue and white remain the official colours of FC Luzern.
What do you think of the new FC Luzern 2026-27 home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
