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Serie A Scraps Orange Winter Ball After Visibility Complaints as Milan Weigh Pulisic’s Next Deal

Accessibility concerns from color‑blind viewers prompted the switch to yellow or white balls.

Overview

  • League president Ezio Simonelli called the orange Puma Orbita Hi‑Vis “objectively terrible” for visibility and confirmed a return to yellow or white, with suppliers accelerating production of replacement balls.
  • Complaints originated with color‑vision‑deficient supporters and were echoed by broadcasters after the Matchday 12 introduction, with many viewers struggling to track the ball on screen.
  • Christian Pulisic remains pivotal for Milan after posting 18 goals and seven assists in 2025, with a contract through 2027 and an option for 2028 and renewal talks lined up for the spring.
  • Calciomercato reports his extension could place him in Milan’s top pay tier at about $6.5 million per year, potentially reaching around $7.5 million with bonuses.
  • Fabio Capello cautioned that Milan are too dependent on Pulisic even as he chases the Golden Boot, and separate reports link the club with Bernardo Silva as a possible free‑agent target despite wage and competition obstacles.