Nike closes in on UEFA ball deal as Adidas bows out - Reuters
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxONFo4bDExYlU2UjNPUUVaVHMyVXAwQUlmOUNFTWdJNXl2X2lIeVJCUmc1anJTYTBtSUp3R0V2ZWFueS1JX1czMW5Wc3gtX3pydFVVTUlhd1BDc1k1ZEZHZW15OGEzc01JaDFKRXBRQTNoaWxJRC1BUUU5UTZHZENidVNEeGtZdVc2SVFrME5UN2p1VFU2NzdVbUZDMFNxeHI0S1dxWnRDek04Tml4ZlBNTjA3VmhMN2c?oc=5" target="_blank">Nike closes in on UEFA ball deal as Adidas bows out</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Nike has entered exclusive negotiations to become the official match ball provider for all UEFA men’s club competitions from 2027 to 2031, replacing Adidas, which has held the rights since 2001.
Nike has secured the rights to supply the UEFA Champions League match ball from 2027, ending Adidas's 25-year tenure and signaling a redesign of the iconic star ball.
Nike is set to replace Adidas as the official match ball supplier for UEFA’s club competitions from 2027-28, marking a significant shift in the football equipment market.
Nike is poised to take over the Champions League ball contract from Adidas, ending a 25-year partnership and potentially doubling the annual deal value to €40 million.
Nike is in exclusive talks to become the match ball provider for UEFA’s Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, ending Adidas's 25-year tenure.
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