Soccer Clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid File Joint Trademark Application fo...

Soccer Clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid File Joint Trademark Application fo...

Two of the biggest soccer clubs in Spain, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, have applied to receive trademarks for some elements in the metaverse. The clubs have introduced an application that encompasses different activities and services that they can conduct in the metaverse, including a cryptocurrency wallet and the possibility of selling virtual merchandise. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona Interested in the Metaverse Sports teams are now moving their activities to the metaverse, in order to create new profit sources and also to improve feedback and their relationship with fans.....


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