Is EA Sports facing the end of its FIFA partnership?
Additionally, EA has registered a trademark for “EA Sports F.C.,” which will seemingly take the place of its FIFA partnership should the contract be terminated. Cam Weber, president and general manager at EA Sports, released a statement earlier this week suggesting that the company’s FIFA partnership will no longer be continued.
What is FIFA and how does it work?
FIFA's supreme body is the FIFA Congress, an assembly made up of representatives from each affiliated member association. Each national football association has one vote, regardless of its size or footballing strength. The Congress assembles in ordinary sessions once every year, and extraordinary sessions have been held once a year since 1998.
Does FIFA set the laws of the game?
Although FIFA does not solely set the laws of the game, that being the responsibility of the International Football Association Board of which FIFA is a member, it applies and enforces the rules across all FIFA competitions.
How does FIFA choose who gets to hold the World Cup?
Fifa chooses who gets to hold the World Cup by visiting the nations who have asked to host it and deciding who has presented the best plan for the tournament. As well as organising international tournaments, Fifa sees its role as protecting and developing the game of football for everyone around the world.
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Is FIFA splitting from EA?
'As we look ahead, we're also exploring the idea of renaming our global EA Sports soccer games,' wrote Cam Weber, EA Sports general manager. 'This means we're reviewing our naming rights agreement with Fifa, which is separate from all our other official partnerships and licences across the football world. '
Is FIFA ending their partnership with EA?
FIFA, the world's governing body for soccer, and Electronic Arts have announced an end to their partnership that's created best selling videogames.
Why is FIFA leaving EA?
EA Is No Longer Allowed To Use 'FIFA' For Its Video Game Titles. With EA and FIFA going their separate ways after failing to agree on terms of a renewed contract, EA is now forbidden to use any 'FIFA' branding.
Does FIFA own the FIFA game?
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Who owns the right to FIFA?
(NASDAQ: EA) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) have announced an extension of their existing licensing agreement until December 31, 2022. Under the terms of the agreement, EA SPORTS maintains exclusive rights to release FIFA-branded action and management videogames.
Does EA Sports own FIFA?
FIFA, one of the most popular video game franchises, will be renamed EA Sports FC after the game's publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., failed to reach a new licensing agreement with the world soccer governing body of the same name.
What will FIFA 23 be called?
EA Sports FCFIFA 23 will be the last in the long-running series.
Is FIFA the end?
FIFA 23 to be final entry in series as EA Sports announces replacement franchise. EA Sports has announced that FIFA 23 will be the very last in its long-running series of football video games - to be replaced by a new franchise called EA Sports FC.
What will happen to FIFA game?
EA Sports Ends Partnership With FIFA, Will Still Release 2023 Game, per Report. After nearly 30 years, the end of an era has come.
How did EA lose FIFA?
EA Sports Loses Rights To 'FIFA' Brand For Soccer Video Games After Talks Fail With Soccer's Governing Body. I cover national politics, with a focus on Donald Trump.
How does Fifa decide who will host the World Cup?
Fifa chooses who gets to hold the World Cup by visiting the nations who have asked to host it and deciding who has presented the best plan for the tournament. As well as organising international tournaments, Fifa sees its role as protecting and developing the game of football for everyone around the world.
Why are Fifa officials being investigated?
They're suspected of taking millions of US dollars in bribes by people who wanted football tournaments held in their country , rather than picking hosts fairly.
How often is the World Cup held?
Fifa holds the World Cup every four years. It runs world football and is in charge of organising and promoting big football tournaments around the globe - the biggest and most famous being the World Cup. The World Cup Final is held every four years, in a different host nation each time.
The initial statement
What started the furore was a statement from EA Sports Group General Manager, Cam Weber:
Fewer rights
We have seen the damage that fewer club rights can lead to, with Serie A being a prime example, after EA lost the rights to Konami for a few teams.
The deal that matters
It was announced that EA and FIFPRO have agreed on a long-term renewal of their current partnership, with FIFPRO being the main body that gets the player, club and stadium rights for the game.
End of an era
The name change of an EA Sports title called FIFA would come about because EA and FIFA cannot come to an agreement on money going forward.
FIFA not defined by FIFA
Despite FIFA (the organisation) becoming synonymous with FIFA (the game), FIFA (the game) is not reliant on FIFA (the organisation).
