Adidas unveiled new match balls for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League and Women's Champions League. Both UEFA.com and OneFootball covered the news update.
Meanwhile, ESPN questioned whether this is the last year for the star ball design. Competing squads are getting ready now. FC Bayern evaluated possible match-ups for the upcoming round. USA Today shared the draw timing info.
In recent action, Viking FK secured a win over Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 on August 26, 2026. Lyon suffered a defeat in their match and were sent home. Yahoo Sports said this outcome could pave the way for a Fofana move to Roma.