PSG Breaches FIFA Kit Rules With Special Font

Jun 16, 2025

by Chris

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Special Kit Font: PSG played in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a special kit font featuring The Weeknd's "XO" logo.
FIFA Equipment Regulations: FIFA's regulations prohibit numbers from functioning as a trademark or creating an association with a sponsor or third party, raising questions about the kit's compliance.
Potential Rule Breach: PSG's use of the "XO" logo on their kit numbers appears to challenge FIFA's regulations, leading to uncertainty about potential scrutiny or a special exemption.

Paris Saint-Germain took to the pitch at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup today sporting a special kit font featuring The Weeknd's "XO" logo on the bottom right below their player numbers. This distinctive design choice, a collaboration with the Canadian artist, immediately raises questions about its compliance with FIFA's equipment regulations.

The "XO" logo, associated with The Weeknd, featured on PSG's kit numbers during their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match today.

PSG Wears Special Kit Font with The Weeknd 'XO' Logo for 2025 Club World Cup Opener – Raises FIFA Rule Questions

The "XO" logo, a recognized trademark associated with The Weeknd, was observed on the lower right of PSG's kit numbers. FIFA's equipment regulations, specifically Article 7.2.7, prohibit numbers from functioning as a trademark or creating an association with a sponsor or other third party.

This rule aims to keep playing numbers free from commercial branding. PSG's use of the "XO" logo appears to directly challenge this regulation. It is currently unclear if FIFA granted a special exemption or if PSG may face scrutiny for this kit choice.

The number case adds another tagline to PSG's questionable kit features at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup - the club also added an odd Eiffel Tower Star on their kit.