Why is Serie B not in FIFA?

FIFA counterpart eFootball continues to invest in the naming rights, creating problems for EA. The second Italian league, Serie B, will no longer exist in FIFA 22 at all. The teams licensed in it will move to "Rest of the World". In FIFA 22 there will be an exotic new league as compensation.

Why is Serie B not in FIFA 21?

What's more, Serie B (the Italian second tier) is not featured at all in FIFA 21 and it's emerged that Serie A sides Crotone and Spezia are not licensed either - with the only licensed Italian stadium being the iconic San Siro after EA were able to tie AC and Inter Milan to a multi-year partnership.

Is the Serie B back in FIFA 23?

Check out which new clubs and leagues will be available in FIFA 23, which will be removed and what will happen to the Russian teams. Juventus will be back in FIFA 23, the whole Serie B too – while Celtic and Rangers get face scans. A new FIFA always brings some changes in terms of clubs and leagues.

Why does FIFA 22 not have Italian teams?

However, four Italian clubs – Juventus, Roma, Atalanta and Lazio – will not be available on FIFA 22, due to exclusive agreements with Konami's eFootball, formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer (PES). The FIFA title will have alternative versions of the clubs, featuring the same squads.

Is there Serie B in FIFA 22?

The second Italian league, Serie B, will no longer exist in FIFA 22 at all. The teams licensed in it will move to "Rest of the World".

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What teams were removed from FIFA 22?

T&Cs apply. EA Sports have announced that the Russian national team and Russian clubs will be removed from video games FIFA 22 and NHL 22. The move comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has intensified over the last few days. Available on Eurosport app.

Why did Juventus relegate Serie B?

Less than two months after winning Serie A, Italy's most successful club Juventus suffered the humiliation of relegation to the second tier in 2006 having been found guilty of match-fixing. It was the scandal that rocked Italian football.

What leagues were removed from FIFA 23?

Mexico and Japan's first-divisions, Liga MX and J-League, are also reportedly set to be absent from the new game meaning teams from those competitions will be missing. There will be no Russian teams in FIFA 23 either after EA Sports opted to exclude them as a result of their invasion of Ukraine.

Why did AC Milan relegate Serie B?

The club had twice been relegated to Serie B; firstly because of their involvement in the Totonero match-fixing scandal, secondly because they simply weren't good enough to stay up. Berlusconi took over Milan on February 20, 1986, with the intention of returning them to the pinnacle of European football.

Why is Roma not in FIFA 22?

The omission is due to Roma's long-term deal with Konami, makers of the online-only title eFootball.

Why can FIFA not 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 is Napoli not 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 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.

Is FIFA 23 the end?

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.

Will FIFA 23 be crossed?

Cross-play Overview

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, and PC versions of FIFA 23 will be cross-play compatible with one another, and PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of FIFA 23 will be cross-play compatible with one another.

Will FIFA 23 Be Renamed?

The latest installment of FIFA 23 will be the last under the partnership between the two entities. After this release, all future games will cease using the FIFA name or branding, and the World Cup will also cease being a part of it as an official FIFA event. Instead, the game will be renamed EA Sports FC.

What is the biggest rivalry in Serie A?

Historically, the biggest football event of the region is the Derby della Campania, that is the challenge that confronts two teams from Avellino, Napoli and Salerno.

Who is Juventus biggest rival?

The Juventus F.C.–A.C. Milan rivalry is a football derby between Juventus and Milan. Both teams often fight for the top positions of the league standings, sometimes even decisive for the award of the title. It is the oldest clash still played in Italy since 1901, and it is the most played derby in Italy.

Was Juventus found guilty of match-fixing?

Despite a lack of evidence regarding match fixing and no Article 6 violation, only Juventus was sentenced to be relegated to Serie B and stripped of their titles after taking into consideration the collective interests of the parties involved in the investigation.

Will FIFA 22 be shut down?

Every EA Game Being Shut Down in 2023

The Stadia versions of FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23 will all have their online functionality removed on January 18, 2023, alongside the Stadia versions of Madden 21 and Madden 22.

Why are Juventus not on FIFA 22?

The team was a permanent fixture in EA's series until it was confirmed in July 2019 that Konami had signed it up to be an exclusive partner club in eFootball PES 2020. This exclusivity deal was a multi-year arrangement, meaning Juventus didn't feature in FIFA 20, FIFA 21 or FIFA 22.

Is EA getting rid of FIFA?

Long story short: yes, FIFA 23 will be the last FIFA-branded game that EA Sports makes for the foreseeable future.