Our Partnerships
Officially licensed by the biggest names in world football.
Our Official Partners
Icons.com holds official licenses with the world's most prestigious football organisations, tournaments, and players. These partnerships allow us to create authentic, officially-licensed signed memorabilia that you simply can't get anywhere else.
If the biggest governing bodies of world and European football deal with Icons — and a certain Lionel Messi — where else would you go to get official signed memorabilia?
Partnership Overview
| Partner | Type | Since | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA | Official License | 2010 | World Cup™ signed memorabilia |
| UEFA | Official License | First in industry | Champions League, Europa League, Conference League |
| Lionel Messi | Exclusive Contract | 2004 | Official Messi Signed Merchandise |
| FC Barcelona | Official License | — | Club-licensed memorabilia |
| Manchester United | Official License | — | Club-licensed memorabilia |
| Chelsea FC | Official License | — | Club-licensed memorabilia |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Official License | — | Club-licensed memorabilia |
| Ballon d'Or™ | Official License | — | Award-winner memorabilia |
Official FIFA Licensed Partner
In 2010, Icons was awarded the world's first signed football memorabilia licence — and it wasn't handed to us by just anyone. FIFA, football's global governing body, chose us to produce a collection of signed products for an official FIFA World Cup™ range, marking the 2010 edition of the tournament in South Africa.
We went on to create official ranges for:
- 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
- 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
- 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™
- 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™
Icons was the first company in the world to hold a FIFA signed memorabilia license.
Official UEFA Licensed Partner
Icons was the first memorabilia company to work on an official basis with UEFA. Our licenses cover some of the most prestigious club competitions in world football:
These partnerships allow us to produce officially-licensed signed memorabilia featuring tournament branding, including official tournament-branded framing that no one else can offer.
Icons was the first memorabilia company to hold an official UEFA license.
Exclusive Messi Partnership
Icons has an exclusive contract with Lionel Messi — and our relationship goes back to the very beginning of his career.
We first signed with the Argentine magician when he had just broken into the FC Barcelona first team. We've been working with Messi since he was 17 years old, and to this day we still meet with the man himself three times a year.
In 2014, Icons launched the first ever licensed memorabilia range for an individual player, which brought to life the Official Messi Signed Merchandise collection. It's a longstanding relationship that typifies our work with the world's best.
Our Messi Partnership
- Working together since Messi was 17 years old
- Three signing sessions per year with Messi himself
- First ever licensed memorabilia range for an individual player (2014)
Officially Licensed Club Partners
Icons holds official licenses with some of the biggest clubs in world football:
| Club | Country | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| FC Barcelona | Spain | View Collection → |
| Manchester United | England | View Collection → |
| Chelsea FC | England | View Collection → |
| Tottenham Hotspur | England | View Collection → |
These licenses mean we work directly with the clubs to produce authentic, officially-licensed signed memorabilia. When you buy a club-licensed product from Icons, you're getting the real deal — backed by the club itself.
Official Ballon d'Or™ Partner
Icons is proud to hold an official license for the Ballon d'Or™ — football's most prestigious individual award. This partnership allows us to create exclusive signed memorabilia celebrating the greatest players in the history of the game.
Direct Relationships with the World's Best
Beyond our official licenses, Icons has built long-term working relationships with many of the biggest names in world football. We deal directly with players' representatives, and because we have worked with them for many years, they trust us and often personally recommend us to other agents and sporting figures.
We have exclusive contracts with many big-name stars of world sports. Our long-term relationships include names like:
Our relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo dates back to when he first arrived in England. Neymar Jr was at Santos when we first signed with him. Several websites may offer you signed memorabilia from some of these names, but very few can say they've worked as closely with as many names as we have, for as long as we have.
Global Memorabilia Partners
Icons works with the world's other great memorabilia companies to bring you an unrivalled range of authentic signed products.
Upper Deck (USA)
US-based memorabilia company Upper Deck have long-term contracts with sporting superstars such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy. Icons is the exclusive stockist and distributor of Upper Deck products in Europe and the Middle East.
SE Products (Australia)
We work with SE Products from Australia for their unique collection of rugby and cricket memorabilia.
Pursuit3
We partner with Pursuit3, who hold the rights for the Olympics and the Rugby World Cup.
Trusted by the World's Biggest Brands
Icons has supplied signed memorabilia to a number of the planet's biggest brands for promotional campaigns:
Harrods
Our products have been stocked in the world-famous department store Harrods for a decade. Proudly displayed in the Sports Icons section on the fifth floor and integrated into the Sports department, we even offer exclusive products framed especially for our Harrods customers.
Harrods
Our products have been stocked in the world-famous department store Harrods for a decade. Proudly displayed in the Sports Icons section on the fifth floor and integrated into the Sports department, we even offer exclusive products framed especially for our Harrods customers.
Crane Authentication
For our TripleLock™ technology, we partner with Crane Authentication — leaders in secure product verification. Crane's technology is trusted worldwide for currency, government, and brand protection, now powering the next generation of Icons authentication.
Crane's cryptographic security ensures that every NFC tag is unique, encrypted, and prohibitively difficult to clone. This is the same technology protecting billions of dollars in currency and critical infrastructure worldwide.
Crane Authentication: The same security technology used to protect global currency.
Licensed Retro Shirt Partners
We collaborate with officially-licensed retro and remake brands who hold official licences with major clubs and national teams:
These companies produce high-quality, legally-approved remakes for teams like Chelsea FC, England, Brazil, the Netherlands, and many more — allowing us to offer signed versions of iconic classic shirts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Icons.com officially licensed by FIFA?
Yes. In 2010, Icons was awarded the world's first signed football memorabilia licence by FIFA. We have produced official ranges for the 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Does Icons have an official partnership with Lionel Messi?
Yes. Icons has an exclusive contract with Lionel Messi dating back to when he was 17 years old. In 2014, Icons launched the first ever licensed memorabilia range for an individual player with the Official Messi Signed Merchandise collection.
Which football clubs is Icons officially licensed with?
Icons holds official licenses with FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tottenham Hotspur. These licenses mean we work directly with the clubs to produce authentic, officially-licensed signed memorabilia.
Is Icons an official UEFA partner?
Yes. Icons was the first memorabilia company to work on an official basis with UEFA. Our licenses cover the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Europa Conference League.
What is the difference between official licensed memorabilia and unlicensed memorabilia?
Official licensed memorabilia is produced with permission from the governing body, club, or player, and features official branding, tournament logos, and packaging that unlicensed sellers cannot offer. Licensed products have stronger provenance and typically hold better long-term value.
Related Pages
- 100% Authentic — How we guarantee every signature is genuine.
- TripleLock™ Technology — Our industry-leading authentication system.
- Why Buy From Icons? — What sets us apart from other memorabilia sellers.
- Collecting 101 — New to signed memorabilia? Start here.
About Icons.com
Since 1999, Icons.com has been the world's leading signed memorabilia company. We hold official licenses with FIFA, UEFA, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tottenham Hotspur. We have exclusive contracts with Lionel Messi and long-term relationships with legends including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Eric Cantona, and many more. Trusted by brands like Harrods, MasterCard, Pepsi, and Sony.
Officially Licensed. Globally Trusted.
From FIFA to Messi. From the UEFA Champions League to the world's biggest clubs. Icons holds the partnerships that matter — because authenticity means everything to us.