Atletico Madrid will return to its earlier membership emblem after listening to its followers.
The Spanish soccer membership mentioned Friday its members voted to revert to the badge that had been changed by a extra fashionable design amid widespread criticism six years in the past.
Atletico mentioned practically 78,000 of the membership’s greater than 138,000 members participated within the vote, with 88% selecting the earlier badge. Both designs are comparable, that includes red-and-white stripes beneath white stars in opposition to a blue background, and a bear stretching up in opposition to a tree — which is the image of the town of Madrid. The first model of the symbol was launched in 1917, impressed by the Spanish capital’s coat of arms.
The outdated emblem won’t return till the 2024-25 season because the membership wants time to implement the “complex, massive and costly process” of changing the design.
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The membership mentioned it’s going to make the change although Nike had already began the manufacturing strategy of its kits for the 2024-25 season.
The earlier badge additionally must be added to digital environments, social networks, licensed merchandise and third-party media reminiscent of tv content material and video video games.
The membership mentioned the present protect “will become part of the family of badges and emblems that have accompanied us throughout our history.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com