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Explained: Why Cristiano Ronaldo shirt printing has been banned by Man Utd as widely unknown club rule comes to light

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<p>United released their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-2025-26-kit/blt72a75e138c67a54b" target="_blank">home and away shirts for the 2025-26 campaign</a> earlier this month, and the fans were naturally excited to get their hands on the new kit. Simon Lloyd was among the supporters who visited the mega store to buy a new shirt, and noticed a policy sign displayed on a wall monitor, which read: "Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to print Cantona, Beckham, and Ronaldo."</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Took my son for his new shirt the other day. Had no idea the club weren’t allowed to print Cantona, Beckham or Ronaldo on shirts <a href="https://t.co/URoMTgymQr">pic.twitter.com/URoMTgymQr</a></p>— Si Lloyd (@SmnLlyd5) <a href="https://twitter.com/SmnLlyd5/status/1948329446592675999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Manchester United later clarified the policy to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/36015059/man-utd-shirt-ronaldo-beckham-banned/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20club's%20rules,surprise%20given%20their%20iconic%20statuses" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>, confirming that three icons, Cantona, Beckham and Ronaldo own their image rights, which means the club cannot print their names on shirts at their mega store.</p>

THE EXPLANATION

<p>All three Old Trafford legends spent many memorable years at the club and won multiple accolades in glorious Sir Alex Ferguson era. Ronaldo even returned to the club in 2021, but his second stint was short-lived after he fell out with then-coach Erik ten Hag.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ruben Amorim's United are currently touring the U.S. for their pre-season preparations and will next face Bournemouth in a friendly match in Chicago on Thursday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESER UNITED?

Explained: Why Cristiano Ronaldo shirt printing has been banned by Man Utd as widely unknown club rule comes to light | Goal.com

Manchester United&apos;s official mega store has banned the name printing on replica shirts of three club icons, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham and Eric Cantona. A widely unknown rule has come to light that explains the decision after a number of fans noticed a disclaimer at the club shop.

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