Champions League: adidas presents official ball for the final stages, inspired by the Kiev Stadium

adidas Football has presented the official ball for the final stages of the 2017-18 Champions League on 13/02/2018, the date of the first two knockout stages of the competition (FC Basel 1893 - Manchester City FC (0-4) and Juventus FC - Tottenham Hotspur FC (2-2).

"The official ball remains true to its star design, inspired by the UEFA Champions League logo, which has now become the signature of the official balls of the competition. This version of the ball developed for the matches of the final stages, is inspired by the National Olympic Stadium of Kiev (where the 2017-18 final of the tournament will be held, on 26/05/2018) The ball encorporates the roof design of the stadium as well as the colors of its seats, blue and yellow," said adidas.

"The ball was created to provide the best conditions for the players in any playing situation. The external finish - the same on all official UEFA Champions League adidas balls - allows for optimal grip and a total ball control. The stars are thermally bonded which allows a seamless surface for better contact," added the German equipment…