Liverpool have won their High Court battle with New Balance, allowing Nike to become the club's new kit partner from May 30 next year.
After a three-day trial in London, judge Mr Justice Nigel Teare dismissed the claim brought against the European champions by their current suppliers on Friday.
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Liverpool argued that New Balance -- as per a matching clause in their existing deal that was the subject of the litigation -- cannot compete with the distribution capabilities offered by Nike nor their extensive marketing pull.