Should Adidas Release a Classic White and Black Champions League Ball?
Jun 27, 2024, by Phan Tich Giay
- Adidas Champions League Balls: The last white and black Champions League ball from Adidas was released 21 years ago, in 2003.
- Retro Theme: Adidas will be launching retro collections and remake kits for its teams in the 24-25 season, making it a good time to launch a retro-themed white/black ball.
- Derbystar Precedent: Derbystar launched a white/black Bundesliga ball in the 23-24 season, which was well-received.
For many years, Adidas has released Champions League balls in a variety of colors. Should they release a classic white/black ball in the future?
Should Adidas Release a Classic White and Black Champions League Ball?
The last time Adidas released a Champions League ball in a white/black colorway was in 2003 (21 years ago).
During the 24-25 season, Adidas will be launching a number of retro collections and remake kits for its teams, so it would be appropriate to use this time to launch the white/black Champions League ball.
In the 23-24 season, Derbystar launched the white/black Bundesliga ball and it created a very good effect.
Thre are three diffeent 2023-2024 Bundesliga footballs. In addition to the regular "Bundesliga Brillant APS," the company also presented a Classic Official Match Ball. The Classic OMB will be used during Matchdays 1 and 2 of the Bundesliga.
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