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 asked if this is the last year for the classic star ball. Top teams are gearing up now. FC Bayern reviewed prospective rivals for the upcoming round. USA Today published the draw date and time.
In recent action, Viking FK beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 on August 26, 2026. Lyon lost their match and were eliminated. Yahoo Sports reported this outcome might help facilitate a Fofana move to Roma.