Balls

Liga Portugal has officially unveiled the Puma Stellar Nitro Ultimate as its official match ball for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.

This latest release firmly aligns the Portuguese top flight with other major European heavyweights, as the exact same base model will also be utilized across the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and Italy's Serie A. Visually, the Liga Portugal 2026-2027 soccer ball features a white base highlighted by vibrant neon accents - a very colorful look that is anything but classy.

Beneath the striking exterior, the Stellar Nitro Ultimate is packed with cutting-edge engineering designed to accommodate the speed of the modern game. The core of the ball utilizes Puma's innovative Nitrofoam technology, a nitrogen-infused layer that delivers maximum energy return upon impact for significantly faster passes and more explosive shots. Its symmetrical eight-panel configuration is seamlessly joined using high-frequency molding, a construction method that dramatically reduces water absorption while increasing overall shape retention. Additionally, a 1.1-millimeter textured 3D polyurethane surface combined with micro-roughness provides players with superior grip, aerodynamic stability, and highly predictable flight trajectories under varying weather conditions.

Thanks to football collector Christopher Carrera, we have new images of the Adidas Trionda 2026 World Cup final soccer ball.

As part of the surprise Travis Scott x Nike Total 90 collection drop on June 11, a special edition Total 90 Academy football has been released.

Tied to the Rip The Script campaign ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the ball features a striking design in gold, black, and green, blending the iconic Total 90 aesthetic with Travis Scott's signature branding.

The football, along with the rest of the capsule, was launched without warning and is available exclusively through Nike's and Travis Scott's official website.

Footy Headlines can leak the new Real Madrid 2026-27 Trefoil ball, featuring alternating dark green and off-white panels.

Notably, it includes an "RMCF" pattern and the Trefoil logo, matching Real Madrid's 2026-27 away kit, which is set to be launched this summer.