All 19-20 Balls - Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and Much More
Following the start of the 2019-20 season around Europe, let's take a look at the different balls that will be used. The illustration was created by @EmilioSansolini.
Interestingly, just like last year, Adidas does not supply the ball for any of the national leagues - we will continue to have an Adidas ball in the Champions League - while Puma has managed to snap up the La Liga contract from Nike.
Champions League - Adidas Finale
The 2019-2020 Champions League football was unveiled just after the 2019 final. It features a slightly updated panel design.
Premier League - Nike Merlin
La Liga - Puma
The La Liga 19-20 ball is made by Puma after the previous contract with Nike, which had been the official ball supplier for more than 20 years, ran out.
Serie A - Nike Merlin
The Serie A ball is made by Nike once again. Unlike its Premier League counterpart, the Serie A football is based on the stock design of the 19-20 Merlin.
Bundesliga - Derbystar Match Brilliant APS
The Bundesliga ball for 2019-20 is once again made by Derbystar, who replaced Adidas a few years back.
Ligue 1 - Uhlsport Elysia
Liga Portugal - Select Brilliant Super TB
Nike was ousted by Select, which is the company that owns Derbystar, as the official ball supplier of the Portuguese league.
What do you think of the new ball designs / supplier changes for the upcoming season? Comment below.
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