UKLFI Urges Premier League Clubs to Stop Pro-Palestinian Jersey Sales
UK Lawyers for Israel has urged Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool to combat unauthorized pro-Palestinian merchandise mimicking their club kits.
The British organization UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has urged four major English football clubs—Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool—to take legal action against the sale of unauthorized jerseys promoting pro-Palestinian messaging.
The disputed apparel is marketed under the brand name "From Palestine to the World," operated by the US-based company FREEPLTN LLC from New Mexico. These items mimic the official kits of the Premier League clubs but feature altered crests and sponsor names. For instance, a shirt styled after Manchester City replaces the club's name with "MANCHESTER WITH GAZA" and substitutes "Etihad Airways" with "PALESTINE AIRWAYS," while Liverpool-inspired jerseys alter the traditional "L.F.C" initials to "P.L.C".
UKLFI argues that utilizing designs closely resembling the clubs' official branding constitutes trademark infringement, passing off, and commercial reputational damage. Furthermore, the organization expressed concern that these products risk misleading fans into believing the clubs endorse the political statements printed on the garments.
According to web traffic data from Similarweb cited by UKLFI, the venture's sales platform recorded over 465,000 visits between July and September 2026, with approximately 30 percent originating from users in the United Kingdom.
A spokesperson for UKLFI stated: "These football clubs have invested decades in building globally recognized brands. Commercial entities should not be allowed to exploit these trademarks to advance a political agenda without authorization. Marketing these shirts as part of the club identity misleads fans and creates a false impression of political endorsement. We hope the clubs will act decisively to protect their intellectual property and the sense of security among their supporters."
The organization has requested that all four clubs investigate the distribution scope of these items and consider pursuing legal measures against the unauthorized use of their commercial trademarks.
