Impostors? UEFA officially bans Fenerbahce from displaying 5 stars on their crest, deeming them unearned

UEFA insists that all requirements for earning 5 stars must be strictly observed.

Details: According to Goal Gossip, UEFA has banned Turkish side Fenerbahce from placing five stars on their club crest due to the absence of an official certificate from the Turkish Football Federation confirming the legitimacy and merit of those stars.

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Fenerbahce had planned to take the pitch for their Europa League clash against Nottingham Forest with five stars above their emblem. However, following UEFA's ban, the Istanbul club was forced to redesign their kit.

In Turkey, one gold star above the crest is awarded for every five league titles. Fenerbahce currently have 19 league triumphs, but the club insists they deserve five stars, citing their victories in earlier versions of the national championship.

At the moment, Fenerbahce sit second in the Turkish Super Lig, trailing leaders Galatasaray by just three points.

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