FIFA and EA Sports End decade-Long Partnership

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To millions of fans, FIFA stood for the ultimate video-game series for football lovers.

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EA sports and FIFA generated more than $20B in sales over 20 years.

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Few negotiations later, FIFA and EA Sports called it quits over unmatched expectations.

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FIFA was looking to double its revenue from its largest commercial partner.

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they also wanted to partner up with other upcoming brands in the gaming industry.

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FIFA President, GIANNI INFANTINO was quoted talking about the new agreement.

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FIFA looks to launch a rival soccer simulation game in 2024.

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EA Sports has rebranded the fifa series to be known as “EA Sports FC”

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FANS can still access the CLUB MATCHES, barring any WORLD CUP CONTENT.

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FIFA’s current prime focus is on the Qatar World Cup in 2022.

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