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Champions League to DITCH Star Ball Design, in Biggest Brand Shift for Decades

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The iconic star design on the official Champions League ball is set to be a thing of the past

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The end of Adidas balls on Champions League pitches is fast approaching. Nike could be taking over the reins of the competition. According to several sources, the American brand has won the rights to supply the official match ball, ending a historic partnership with Adidas that had lasted since 2001. Nike previously held this role between 1997 and 2001, so this return would come thirty years after their first collaboration. The contract is estim…

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The famous Champions League star-studded ball is set to become history very soon, marking the end of a long era in European football. According to reports from British media outlet The Guardian, the 2027 final will......

Adidas threatens a severe loss of prestige: after more than 25 years, the sporting goods manufacturer could lose the ball of the UEFA Champions League to competitor NikeAdidas threatens a severe loss of prestige: after more than 25 years, the sporting goods manufacturer could lose the ball of the UEFA Champions League to competitor Nike

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Footy Headlines broke the news in on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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