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Rovers Sued for £500,000 Over Kit Deal Breach
8 Jul
Summary
- Blackburn Rovers are sued for at least £500,000 in damages.
- The legal action stems from an alleged breach of a kit deal.
- Negotiations with former kit supplier Macron broke down.
Blackburn Rovers are embroiled in a significant legal dispute, facing a claim of at least £500,000 in damages. The lawsuit, filed by Macron Sportswear UK, alleges a breach of contract related to the renegotiation of a kit supply deal.
The initial five-year agreement between Blackburn Rovers and Macron commenced in 2021. As this contract expired last month, renewal negotiations began. However, these discussions reportedly faltered, leading to the legal action from the UK branch of the Italian company.
According to legal documents, the original contract included a clause granting Macron a 90-day exclusive negotiation period for renewal starting in early 2025. If no agreement was reached, Blackburn could entertain third-party offers, provided they were first presented to Macron for a chance to match. Macron alleges that after negotiations collapsed, Blackburn presented a third-party offer that Macron attempted to match, but the club intended to accept the external proposal anyway.
Macron's claim specifies that if Blackburn failed to adhere to the matching offer clause, they were entitled to £500,000, plus all associated charges and costs. Blackburn Rovers have stated they are defending themselves against this legal action, and a hearing date has not yet been set.
