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. Competing squads are gearing up now. FC Bayern evaluated prospective rivals for the upcoming round. USA Today released the draw schedule details.
In recent action, Viking FK secured a win over Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 on August 26, 2026. Lyon lost their match and were sent home. Yahoo Sports reported this outcome could help a Fofana move to Roma.