No More Ball Made by Adidas - Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League & Serie A 18-19 Balls
Four of five of Europe's biggest leagues have already kicked off their 2018-19 seasons. We take a look at the Official Match Balls of the biggest European leagues.
For the 2018-19 season, one league got a new ball supplier - the German Bundesliga. The German Bundesliga 2018-19 ball is now made by Derbystar who are replacing Adidas.
Top 5 Leagues | 2018-2019 Official Match Balls
Bundesliga - Derbystar Brilliant APS Bundesliga
The first-ever Bundesliga ball by Derbystar is white, black and grey with striking re applications, based on the Derbystar Brilliant APS.
La Liga
The new La Liga 18-19 third kit is based on the all-new Nike Merlin 2018-19 soccer ball. The ball is white, pinkish-red and yellow.
Ligue 1
The Ligue 1 2018-2019 football is made by Uhlport for the second year in row. Based on the Elysia, Uhlsport's latest and best ball, the Elysia, the new Ligue 1 Uhlsport 2018-19 official match ball boasts a bold new color combination.
Premier League
Just as the La Liga 2018-19 ball, the new Premier League 2018-2019 OMB is based on the new Nike Merlin football. The Premier League execution of the ball is navy, light blue and yellow.
Serie A
The third ball made by Nike and based on the Nike Merlin is the official Serie A ball. The Nike Serie A Merlin ball is white with blue / golden / red / yellow applications and design elements.
Which is your favorite Top 5 league ball of the 2018-19 season? Let us know in the comments below.
Rumor: Newcastle United Set to Sign ElevenLabs as Main Kit Sponsor?
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with the AI-powered audio company ElevenLabs - prominent fan account @NUFCgallowgate posted a series of teaser graphics on X, directly linking the club's crest with the tech firm's logo and fueling discussions about a potential commercial partnership for the upcoming seasons.
The speculation was further amplified by a high-quality digital mock-up shared by the same account. The render showcases the Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit featuring the ElevenLabs logo prominently across the chest.
The Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit releases on 10 June 2026, so a new sponsor deal would come just in time.
Would you like to see ElevenLabs become the new main sponsor for Newcastle United? Let us know in the comments below.
RC Lens 26-27 Away Kit Teased
French club RC Lens has officially teased its new Adidas 2026-27 away kit, with a full reveal scheduled for June 6 at the iconic twin slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle.
The teaser video features the hashtag #MentalitéCharbonneur, heavily leaning into the club's deep-rooted coal mining heritage.
The Lens 2026-2027 away jersey features a green and black colorway, a fitting tribute to the region's historical landscapes.
