---
title: "Why does the collection use an image proxy cache like Weserv for official assets?"
type: FAQ
category: "assets"
slug: "image-proxy-cache-weserv-routing"
id: 5
facility_tags: ["proxy-cache","image-routing"]
service_tags: ["cdn-bypass","performance-optimization"]
---

# Why does the collection use an image proxy cache like Weserv for official assets?

To bypass hotlink protection and CORS/Referer firewalls enforced by the official FIFA Panini CDN, all sticker sheet images are routed through the images.weserv.nl proxy. The image path prefix is stripped of protocols and appended to the proxy URL using a width constraint of w=900 or w=1200.

## Detailed Deep Dive
To bypass hotlink protection and CORS/Referer firewalls enforced by the official FIFA Panini CDN, all sticker sheet images are routed through the images.weserv.nl proxy. The image path prefix is stripped of protocols and appended to the proxy URL using a width constraint of w=900 or w=1200. This handles raw images under 600KB cleanly and guarantees 100% correct delivery to web pages, avoiding blank cards or broken image link logs during page rendering.

### Metadata Tags
- **Category**: assets
- **Required Tags**: proxy-cache, image-routing
- **Context Tags**: cdn-bypass, performance-optimization