Linfield FC demands apology from Alliance Party over badge usage

Linfield FC has requested a full and unconditional apology from the Alliance Party concerning the unauthorized use of its badge on social media. The incident arose while the party was promoting a bill regarding abusive flags, featuring Linfield's emblem in a post that the club found offensive. The party's MLA, Paula Bradshaw, issued a conditional apology acknowledging any offense but the club deemed it insufficient. Linfield expressed disappointment over the political context in which their badge was displayed and criticized the party's messaging. The Alliance Party has since removed the graphic to prevent further misinterpretation of its intentions.

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