When did FIFA lose Juventus rights?

Juventus have been absent from the EA Sports title since 2019 due to an exclusive partnership with rival gaming firm Konami and were replaced by 'Piemonte Calcio' – a fictional club featuring the team's players – for the last three editions.

Did FIFA lose rights to Juventus?

The contract between Konami and Juventus expired in June 2022 (via Givemesport), however Konami confirmed that losing exclusivity “will not affect any users' acquired Dream Team players and can be used as normal in-game.”

When did Juventus get removed from FIFA?

Juventus have been absent from EA Sports' FIFA franchise since FIFA 20 due to the Italian club having an exclusive agreement with Konami's eFootball series.

Does FIFA 23 have the rights to Juventus?

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Today we're excited to confirm a new, multi-year partnership with Juventus, which sees one of Italian football's most successful clubs return to the game beginning exclusively in EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23.

Why was Juventus removed from FIFA 22?

Why are Juventus not in FIFA 22? This is due to FIFA's biggest rival Konami-created eFootball 2022 holding exclusive rights to the club for this year's game. This means FIFA 22 will not be able to have any of the club's badge or stadium listed on their game.

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Why Italy is not in FIFA 22?

European champion Italy will not play in the 2022 World Cup after being beaten by North Macedonia in its play-off in Palermo. Italy has now failed to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup.

Why can't EA use Juventus?

Juventus have actually struck a deal with EA Sports' rivals Konami to appear exclusively on their upcoming title eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020 instead. That deal prohibits EA Sports - or anyone other than Konami, for that matter - from using the Juventus brand, including their official badge and kits.

Why are Serie A teams not in FIFA 23?

While Juventus are in FIFA 23, a host of Serie A clubs won't appear in their true form. Roma, Lazio, Atalanta, Napoli and Inter Milan are all licensed elsewhere so will be listed in FIFA 23 under different names.

Why isn t Lazio in FIFA 23?

Roma, Atalanta, Lazio and Napoli are not featured in FIFA 23 due to their exclusivity agreements with rival game eFootball, and are instead known as Roma FC, Bergamo Calcio, Latium, and Napoli FC respectively.

Why will Milan clubs not be in FIFA 23?

The reason for this assumption is the expiring contract between AC Milan and EA SPORTS, which guarantees the production team from Canada the exclusive marketing rights of the Italian club. This contract ends in July this year and so far there have been no signs regarding an extension.

Who will own FIFA 23?

EA promises "the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs and athletes," so FIFA fans can rest easy. EA Sports FC will be the new name for the publisher's football series when it releases next year, with FIFA 23 being the last instalment in the franchise as we know it.

Why isn t Roma in FIFA 22?

The omission is due to Roma's long-term deal with Konami, makers of the online-only title eFootball. It was the spiritual successor to PES, but a horrible launch last year has left it with some ground to make up.

What teams are missing from FIFA 23?

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Ecuador, Senegal, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Costa Rica, Japan, Cameroon, Serbia, Switzerland, South Korea and Uruguay are all missing from FIFA 23, whilst the Brazilian national team will have generic players.

How did EA lose FIFA rights?

EA paid an undisclosed fee to license the FIFA brand, and was able to sell its titles as something of the “official” soccer video game. With almost no effort on its own part, FIFA got to be associated with one of the most popular video game series on earth, one with some 150 million players.

Who owns the rights to FIFA now?

The EA SPORTS FIFA franchise, the most critically acclaimed sports videogame franchise in the world, continues to drive record consumer engagement with over 65 million games played weekly. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment.

Why did FIFA lose the rights to FIFA?

Key Background. Tensions had built for months as EA and FIFA worked to hash out a new contract, according to the New York Times. A major point of contention was FIFA's demand to double its licensing fee, which was already $150 million a year, the Times reported.

Why was Brazil removed from FIFA 23?

This has been largely due to licensing issues over image rights. Due to the lack of it, EA has been unable to use the national team and all its assets. This includes the ability to create a team and use its official kits, logos, and footballers.

Why can't i use Brazil in FIFA 23?

When FIFA 23 first released they were a notable omission but with the World Cup update they were added to the game. This means that in order to use Brazil in FIFA you have to go into the World Cup tab in the menus.

Why isn t Mexico in FIFA 23?

Liga MX preferred to enter into an agreement with Konami and avoid FIFA 23. EA Sports owns the licenses to several big football leagues across the world as well as the clubs in those leagues.

Why is FIFA 23 ending?

More choice for football fans and gamers

Following the announcement, FIFA said ending its deal with EA Sports allows it to move to a non-exclusive gaming model and is engaging with publishers, studios and investors on the development of a new simulation football title for 2024.

Why is Japan not in FIFA 23?

According to an insider, FIFA 23 will be the last game in the series to feature the Japanese J-League, as EA Sports are reportedly ending their agreement to use the license in their games.

Is Camp Nou back in FIFA 23?

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There are 17 La Liga teams who have their stadium featured in FIFA 23, including the iconic Camp Nou and Santiago Bernabeu. Elche are the only club in La Liga without their stadium in FIFA 23.

Is EA ending FIFA?

One of the biggest franchises in video game history is coming to an end on Friday with the release of FIFA 23, the final installment of a football game that has entranced millions of fans for the past three decades.

Which country Cannot join FIFA?

Greenland is not a member of FIFA (as of February 2023) and therefore cannot play in the FIFA World Cup. In addition to FIFA, Greenland is neither a member of CONCACAF (although they have put in an application to join) or UEFA.

Why can only EA make NFL games?

Exclusivity. In 2004, EA signed an exclusive licensing rights agreement through 2009 with the NFL and the NFLPA to give the company the exclusive rights to use the NFL's teams, stadiums, and players in a video game.