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Aug 15, 2026 13:28

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New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?

Aug 15, 2026, by What The Kit

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Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.

Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.

However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.

We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.

New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?

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