Adidas introduced new match balls for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League and Women's Champions League. Both UEFA.com and OneFootball published the news update.
Meanwhile, ESPN questioned whether this is the ending period for the iconic star ball. Top teams are currently preparing now. FC Bayern evaluated prospective rivals for the next round. USA Today published the draw timing info.
In recent action, Viking FK defeated Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 on August 26, 2026. Lyon suffered a defeat in their match and were eliminated. Yahoo Sports said this outcome might help facilitate a Fofana move to Roma.