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Sean Bradbury

Liverpool get gold FIFA Champions badge but it won't be seen on Premier League shirts

Liverpool are champions of the world after their victory in the FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar.

Jurgen Klopp's side prevailed over Brazilian outfit Flamengo, with Roberto Firmino's extra time strike securing a 1-0 win.

The Reds are now entitled to wear a golden FIFA Champions badge on their kits.

But because of the rules, it might not be seen on strips in every competition the club plays in.

UEFA will permit Liverpool to sport the badge on their shirts in the Champions League this season and next term.

However, Premier League stipulations mean that a formal application would be required to register anything different on existing kits worn in domestic matches.

A spokesperson for FIFA told Liverpoolfc.com: "As per the usage guidelines, the winning team can wear the FIFA World Champions Badge from the day it becomes champions up to and including the final of the next edition of the tournament."

They confirmed only the club's first team may wear the badge, adding: "The badge may only be used on the current official team playing shirts.

"That means that the FIFA World Champions Badge may not be used on previous [or] historical versions of the team shirts, training jerseys, tracksuits, training tops or any other products."

The badge will be presented to Liverpool at an official ceremony.

Back in 2008/09 after Manchester United won the Club World Cup by beating Quito 1-0, they were given permission to wear the gold crest in FA Cup games.

The Reds take on Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 in February and March, with the badge set to appear on kits during those matches.

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