Finding Club or Nationality Badges

If you're having trouble finding a specific club or nationality badge while creating your custom sports card, we understand this can be frustrating. Here's what you need to know and how to proceed.

Why Some Badges May Not Be Available

There are several reasons why certain club or nationality badges might not appear in our selection:

Licensing Restrictions

• Some clubs and national teams have exclusive licensing agreements that restrict the use of their official badges
• We can only offer badges for which we have proper licensing or those that fall under fair use

Recent Changes to Clubs/Nations

• Newly formed clubs may not be in our database yet
• Rebranded clubs with new logos might not be updated in our system
• New national teams or those with recent flag changes might be missing

Search Functionality Limitations

• Our search function may not recognize alternative spellings or names
• Some badges might be categorized differently than expected

How to Find the Badge You're Looking For

Search Tips

1. Try different search terms:

   • Search by country first, then narrow down to clubs
   • Try the city name instead of the club name
   • Try abbreviations (e.g., "PSG" instead of "Paris Saint-Germain")

2. Check different categories:

   • Some badges might be in "Classic Teams" or "Rest of World" categories
   • National badges are separate from club badges

3. Browse instead of search:

   • Sometimes browsing through categories is more effective than searching
   • Check under regional categories (Europe, South America, etc.)

Alternative Solutions

If you still can't find the badge you're looking for, we offer these alternatives:

Generic Options

• We provide generic badge templates that can be customized with colors similar to your desired club
• Letter badges can be used with the initial of your club or country
• Star badges and other neutral designs are available as alternatives

Custom Badge Upload (If Available)

Some of our card types allow you to upload a custom badge:

1. Find an appropriate image of the badge online
2. Ensure it has a transparent background (PNG format)
3. The image should be at least 200x200 pixels for good quality
4. Use the custom upload option in the card designer

Note: Custom uploaded badges must not violate copyright laws. Use only badges you have rights to use or that are available under fair use.

Request a Badge Addition

We regularly update our badge collection based on customer requests:

1. Email us at support@matchmint.com
2. Subject line: "Badge Request - [Club/Country Name]"
3. Include:
   • The exact name of the club or country
   • A reference image if possible
   • Why this badge is important to you

We'll evaluate all requests and add badges when possible, considering licensing restrictions and demand.

Creating Cards Without Official Badges

If you can't find your preferred badge and need to proceed with your order:

• Consider using a similar-looking badge from another club/country
• Use a generic badge that matches the color scheme
• Choose a custom design that represents the team spirit without using the official logo
• Focus on making the player image and card design the highlight instead of the badge

Contact Support

If you need help finding a specific badge or want to discuss alternatives:

• Email: support@matchmint.com
• Subject: "Badge Selection Help"
• Describe the badge you're looking for and we'll help you find the best available option

We're constantly working to expand our badge collection while respecting licensing agreements.