Why Will Manchester City Not Have A Champions League Badge Even If They Win?

Manchester City's remarkable performance throughout this season has left fans in awe as

they

eagerly await the Champions League final clash against Inter Milan. The anticipation and excitement surrounding the pinnacle of European football has reached a fever pitch, but there appears to be an enigmatic twist lurking beneath the surface: the Champions League edition! Even before the current campaign has reached its climax, fans' minds are already racing, contemplating what awaits them when the new season begins in August. What could be so mysterious that it overshadows City's potential European triumph? As rumors begin to circulate, an intriguing revelation emerges that leaves fans baffled and inquisitive about the future.

When the club released a preview of next season's home kit, speculation and curiosity naturally followed suit. Fans excitedly imagined what the uniform would look like, imagining its greatness along with potential success in Europe. However, amid the excitement, an insightful observation was made, rivaling fans who were quick to point out a surprising fact: the kit design would not be influenced by the result in Turkey on June 10, unfortunately for the Manchester City. Despite the possibility of Manchester City emerging victorious from the Champions League, an unthinkable reality remains:

they

will

not

have

the prestigious Champions League crest emblazoned on their kit.

And here is the problem for which we must return to history. Picture this: it's the start of the 2000/01 season and UEFA, the governing body of European football, decides to introduce a special

badge

to honor football's true heavyweights. The rules are simple, or so we thought. Clubs

have

to win a European title five or three times in a row to earn the coveted Champions League

badge

. Now, hold on to your seats as we explore the history of this prestigious honor. Since its creation in 1956 as the European Cup and its transformation into the Champions League in 1991, a total of 22 teams have triumphed in this legendary competition.

But guess that? Only s

even

teams have managed to claim the elusive Winner badge. Talk about exclusivity! To get this special gem, you must demonstrate some serious dominance in European football. Five or more victories in the European Cup

will

be enough. Real Madrid leads the group with a whopping 14 titles, followed by AC Milan with 7, Bayern Munich, Liverpool with 6 each and Barça with five wins. These are some serious bragging rights in the trophy cabinet! But wait, there is more! If you manage to win the European Cup at least three times in a row, you will also earn the right to wear that shiny emblem.

The legendary Ajax team of the early 1970s achieved this feat, winning the trophy three times in a row between 1971 and 1973. And let's not forget Bayern Munich, Real Madrid (several times, of course), and

even

the giants today, like Madrid and their treble from 2016 to 2018. Now, let's take a quick detour to the Europa League. UEFA decided to follow a similar pattern here as well. The team that wins this secondary European competition five times will obtain a special patch. Currently, the esteemed holder of this badge is Sevilla FC who emerged victorious 6 times in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2020. Talk about mastering the art of winning in style!

But back to the Champions League. Currently, there is no club with four titles, apart from the mighty Ajax. This means that no other teams are in line to receive a badge anytime soon. However, there are some teams knocking on the door of history. Inter Milan and Manchester United have won the trophy three times, while Juventus, Benfica, Porto and Nottingham Forest have won it twice. Let's be fair that with the current United in search of a retransformation, it seems difficult for them to get that fourth or fifth Champions League trophy in the coming years. Maybe Inter can get the fourth in Istanbul.

But now comes the interesting part. Manchester City, despite their remarkable form this season, do not meet the criteria for the badge. But don't worry, City fans, your main concern, and that of Pep Guardiola, is undoubtedly lifting the trophy. With the kind of dominance they've shown recently, who knows what the future holds? Perhaps, in the coming years, Manchester City will achieve the legendary treble or accumulate five titles, earning a place among the holders of prestigious badges. So, in a nutshell, the criteria for the Champions League badge requires a club to win the European title five or three times in a row.

Therefore, even if they emerge victorious from the Champions League final, they will not be able to wear the prestigious insignia on their uniform. If you liked this video, give it a like and subscribe to the channel. Also, turn on the notification bell so you never miss new content. See you at the next one. Bye bye!