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Non-League team's relationship with La Liga side after cease and desist letter
- SEA received a cease and desist from Osasuna in 2020 over SEA's near-identical crest, triggering a clash that later became a friendship.
- The clash prompted SEA to redesign their crest while keeping subtle links to Osasuna's identity.
- What began as a tense moment evolved into a warm cross-border relationship with regular exchanges.
- SEA and Osasuna supporters swapped gifts and shared posts, strengthening the bond.
- The friendship was celebrated five years after the crest change during SEA's 20th anniversary trip to Pamplona.
- Osasuna fans described SEA's crest imitation as the sincerest form of flattery.
- SEA's leadership expressed pride in the growing cross-border bond with Osasuna.
- SEA's crest now blends elements of Osasuna with SEA’s own identity.
- The collaboration reflects a broader cross-border sentiment between English non-league clubs and Spanish teams.
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