Molten 21-22 UEFA Europa League & Conference League Balls Released
- New Ball Release: Molten has released new match balls for the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League and the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League.
- Design and Branding: The balls feature unique designs inspired by the leagues' new brandings, with distinct color schemes for each competition.
- Technology: The balls use the same technology as Molten's flagship Vantaggio 5000 model, focusing on water resistance, shape retention, and improved control.
Japanese brand Molten has released the new ball for the UEFA Europa League and the first-ever ball of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
In February 2021, Molten Corporation signed a three-year agreement with UEFA to become the official match ball supplier for the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League from 2021-2024.
Molten 2021-22 UEFA Balls - Europa League & Europa Conference League
Inspired by the new brandings of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League, the new Molten 21-22 UEFA balls are mainly white with bespoke graphics in black/orange (UEL) and green/light grey (UECL).
Europa League 21-22 Official Match Ball
Europa Conference League Official Match Ball
The design of the Europa League ball is "based on an image of innovative spirit and strength", while the design of the Europa Conference League ball is "characterized by geometric curves"
Both balls boast the competition's new logos on the upper, while there is no season lettering.
Tech-wise, both official match balls apply technology used in the Vantaggio 5000, Molten's flagship soccer ball model.
The Vantaggio minimizes water absorption and helps the ball maintain its shape. The textured surface and special coating improve ball control and accuracy.
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FC Barcelona to Launch 26-27 Home Kit in Early July
FC Barcelona and Nike have officially agreed to schedule the launch of their 2026-2027 home kit for early July. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the club made this strategic decision because the current 25-26 jerseys are still generating massive sales figures following a highly successful campaign.
Following the home release, the highly anticipated away kit is scheduled to launch in late July, just in time to debut during the squad's pre-season tour. This secondary strip will introduce a striking black and purple colorway and is confirmed to be released under Nike's special Kobe Bryant sub-label. The club's 26-27 wardrobe will then be completed in the second half of August with the official launch of a fresh turquoise green third kit.
While fans wait for the new collection, current shirt sales continue to soar at the official stadium store, with Lamine Yamal comfortably topping the charts ahead of departed club legend Robert Lewandowski.
Which of the three upcoming Barcelona 26-27 designs are you most excited to purchase? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Toronto Police Seize Record 16,000+ Counterfeit Shirts Worth CA$3.5M
Toronto police have carried out the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian history, recovering more than 16,000 fake items with FIFA, Nike, Adidas and Puma branding, as well as flags and two counterfeit FIFA World Cup trophies. The haul has an estimated street value of CA$3.5 million and includes replicas of Team Canada, Argentina, Portugal and Croatia kits. Two suspects, 41-year-old Ramy Jaber and 62-year-old Walid Sarhan, were arrested after police acted on a tip about a Mississauga warehouse and executed a search warrant.
The pair allegedly supplied the fraudulent merchandise to retail stores through a legitimate trading company, with customers charged full price under the impression they were buying authentic products. Some NFL jerseys were also recovered in the operation.
Story via @PhilPerkinsCP24.
Spain Confirm 2026 World Cup Squad Numbers
Spain have confirmed the squad numbers for their 26 players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Coach Luis de la Fuente's team will wear these numbers throughout the tournament as they aim for a second title, opening against Cabo Verde on June 15 in Atlanta.
The confirmed numbers are:
1: David Raya
2: Marc Pubill
3: Alejandro Grimaldo
4: Eric García
5: Marcos Llorente
6: Mikel Merino
7: Ferran Torres
8: Fabián Ruiz
9: Gavi
10: Dani Olmo
11: Yeremy Pino
12: Pedro Porro
13: Joan García
14: Aymeric Laporte
15: Álex Baena
16: Rodri
17: Nico Williams
18: Martín Zubimendi
19: Lamine Yamal
20: Pedri
21: Mikel Oyarzabal
22: Pau Cubarsí
23: Unai Simón
24: Marc Cucurella
25: Víctor Muñoz
26: Borja Iglesias.
Bursaspor 26-27 Kits Released - Massive Five-Kit Collection by New Balance
Turkish club Bursaspor and technical sponsor New Balance have yet again gone all out for the 2026-2027 season, officially releasing an extensive collection of five distinct kit designs at once.
The collection heavily explores Bursaspor's iconic green and white color palette through four different primary patterns. The drop includes a horizontal and a vertical striped shirt, a sleek dark green option with thin white pinstripes, a striking half-and-half design, as well as a sleek cream and green kit.
With such a wide variety of designs to choose from, which of the five new New Balance Bursaspor 26-27 kits is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.