Source: REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
[Saba Sports News] According to Italian media, the official match balls for the Europa League and European Conference League over the next three years will be produced by the French brand Kipsta. UEFA has signed a deal with Kipsta to manufacture the official balls for these two competitions from 2024 to 2027. Kipsta is also the official ball supplier for Ligue 1 and the Belgian league. Kipsta, a team sports brand under the Decathlon Group, has focused on designing football products since 2016. Based in northern France, Kipsta’s mission is to “improve the daily lives of all football enthusiasts in a sustainable way.” Kipsta aims for excellence, providing high-quality products to users. UEFA stated, “We are delighted to announce Kipsta as the official match ball supplier for the first time. We have partnered with this innovative, quality-driven, and passionate brand.” This week, Kipsta also unveiled the official match balls for the 2024-25 season of the Europa League and Europa Conference League. The ball is made of 12 panels, uses heat-sealed technology, and has no seams. The Europa League ball is orange, and the Europa Conference League ball is green.