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England fans warned they face massive fine for wearing fake shirts at Euro 2024

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Published 16:22 30 May 2024 GMT+1

England fans warned they face massive fine for wearing fake shirts at Euro 2024

Plenty of England fans could be at risk if they wear fake football shirts at the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

England fans have been warned they could face a huge fine for wearing fake football shirts.

With the price of football shirts now costing an absolute fortune, many supporters are now purchasing copy jerseys from a number of different websites.

The tops, which often look legitimate, have soared in popularity and are much cheaper than the real versions of the home and away strips - which cost £85.

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However, those wearing fake shirts in Germany for the Euro 2024 tournament are at a risk of punishment.

Sports analyst Alex Hemming from Free Bets Ireland says that sporting counterfeit football top violates 'trademark law' and being in possession of one could carry a fine of €5,000 (£4,260).

It's claimed that random checks at major transport points and big events are common in Germany.

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Image: Getty
Image: Getty

"I fully understand the need to protect official partners and rights holders, but I do also have sympathy for the fans," Merrick Haydon, Executive VP of the UK arm of the sports marketing agency rEvolution said, as per LADbible.

“Naturally, the counterfeit football shirt market spikes and receives more scrutiny around international tournaments such as the Euros and World Cup.

“Nowadays, clubs and countries release so many kits each year and prices seem to have gone through the roof recently, so many opt for the cheaper, counterfeit options. Clamping down on counterfeit football shirts is not a new phenomenon.”

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There are a number of other strict regulations which fans must adhere to in Germany.

As per Hemming, drinking in public in certain areas in cities like Hamburg and Munich could result in a €50 fine, while Jaywalking could bring fines between €5 to €10 if fans are too impatient to wait for the green light.

There also noise restrictions in place between 10pm and 6am on weekdays and all day on Sundays and public holidays.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: England, Euro 2024, Germany

Josh Lawless
Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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