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    Why EA FC 25 has been forced to censor Jadon Sancho’s tattoos as eagle-eyed fans spot character’s unusual sleeve

    THE LATEST edition of popular video game EA FC has been forced to censor the tattoos of Chelsea star Jadon Sancho.EA FC 25 hits shelves tomorrow and is available on various consoles including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch.Jadon Sancho’s tattoos have been heavily censored in the new EA FC video gameCredit: GettySancho’s character has the same shapes as real life, but the ink has been blacked outCredit: EA FC 25However, fans who snapped up the ‘Ultimate Edition’ have been able to play the game, which used to be called FIFA, for the last week.Gamers can play a variety of modes from online seasons to their own personal career mode.But some eagle-eyed fanatics spotted a huge change to Sancho’s character.The former Manchester United winger moved to Chelsea this summer in a deadline day loan deal, which will become permanent next year for £25million.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSancho has already impressed with several assists and was even crowned Man of the Match on his debut.However, EA FC have made a big change to his look on their video game.In real life, Sancho boasts several tattoos, including an interesting sleeve on his right arm.The ink shows off several characters including Homer Simpson, Spider-Man and Sonic the Hedgehog.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut EA has not got the rights to copy the images in the same detail.And they have instead been censored on Sancho’s arm in the game, with the shapes roughly the same but the ink filled in black. Man Utd flop Jadon Sancho makes bizarre claim about Enzo Maresca being reason he joined Chelsea but it doesn’t add upSancho’s arm features inkings of Spider-Man and Sonic the HedgehogCredit: RexAnother tattoo shows off Marge and Homer SimpsonCredit: The TimesSancho had previously moaned about his tattoos not be included at all in video games.Speaking in 2019, when EA FC was still FIFA, he said: “My tattoo has got to be in the next FIFA game.“EA should also take a closer look at my hair to get my hairstyle better.“Because my hair actually has a transition on the sides, but not in FIFA 20.” More

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    Lionel Messi given his lowest rating in SIXTEEN YEARS on EA FC 25 with SEVEN Premier League stars higher than legend

    LIONEL MESSI has been given his lowest rating in SIXTEEN YEARS on EA FC 25.The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is the joint-16th highest rated player on the upcoming game in the series.Lionel Messi has been given his lowest rating for 16 years on EA FC 25Credit: GettyErling Haaland is the highest rated men’s player alongside Kylian Mbappe and RodriCredit: RexHe finds himself behind seven Premier League stars on an 88 overall after the top 25 men’s players were revealed.Manchester City duo Rodri and Erling Haaland are tied with Kylian Mbappe as the highest rated stars on 91.Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne, Martin Odegaard, Alisson, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah complete the list of Premier League players above Messi.England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who will appear on the cover, are also rated higher on 90.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMessi’s decline represents his lowest rating since FIFA 08 and the first time since that edition of the video game that he has been given an overall below 90.The 37-year-old first appeared in the series in 2005 as a 78-rated teenager on FIFA 06.His rating later jumped to 84 before reaching 90 by FIFA 09, a year before his first Ballon d’Or win.Messi’s overall on EA Sports’ series has even climbed as high as 94 across the last 16 years as he regularly rivalled Cristiano Ronaldo for the top rating.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHowever, the Portuguese forward’s rating dropped to 86 on EA FC 24 despite his form for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.As for Messi, he has been starring for MLS side Inter Miami in his first full season in the USA.Tactical analysis of Man Utd star Manuel UgarteThe ratings for the top 25 men’s players have been revealedCredit: X/EASPORTSFCMessi is joint-16th on an 88 overall, with seven Premier League stars rated higherCredit: X/EASPORTSFCIt remains unclear what Ronaldo’s rating will be this year.Messi has scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in 15 appearances across all competitions in 2024.The Barcelona legend also won the Copa America for a second time with Argentina in the summer.Fans can get their hands on EA FC 25 later this month when the game releases fully on September 27.Messi has been rated below 90 for the first time since FIFA 08Credit: GettyJude Bellingham will appear on the cover when EA FC 25 is released on September 27Credit: Getty More

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    Wayne Rooney calls YouTuber ‘ginger c***’ on EA Sports FC live stream after Man Utd icon was forced to pull out of MOTD

    WAYNE ROONEY called YouTuber Angry Ginge a “c***” during a live stream.The Manchester United legend was set to appear as a pundit on Match of the Day on Saturday night.Angry Ginge was left in hysterics after Wayne Rooney’s insultRooney pulled out of his Match of the Day debut over the weekendCredit: GettyHowever, he had to pull out his debut after sustaining a back injury.Rooney instead featured on an Angry Ginge live stream over the weekend.The former England star joined a group of gamers led by the popular streamer and presenter Yung Filly for a Pro Clubs match on EA Sports FC (formally known as Fifa).At the end of Rooney’s guest appearance, he said: “If yous want me back then I’ll be back.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDAngry Ginge cheekily responded: “Wayne, we would have you back tomorrow. Just don’t be s*** again.”Rooney then hilariously hit back: “Ah, you ginger c***.”All members of the Girth N Turf team were left in stitches, as were viewers, with one saying: “Well in Wazza.”Another added: “Rooney is a legend.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third commented: “Playing Pro Clubs with the GOAT is unreal.”Rooney has been out of work since being sacked by Birmingham in January.Man Utd fans demand Wayne Rooney’s ‘English Messi’ son Kai, 14, given contract now after shock footage emergesHe has so far featured as a pundit, covering Man Utd games for the BBC and TNT Sports.But he had to pull out Match of the Day, tweeting: “Gutted not to be making my debut on the iconic @BBCMOTD show tonight, it’s something I have wanted to do since I was little.”Unfortunately I have sustained a painful back injury during a holiday with my family but I look forward to being part of the team in the near future.”Good luck to @GaryLineker and the guys for tonight’s show and see you soon.” More

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    Fans are only just realising Kylian Mbappe’s real name as old FIFA card does the rounds on social media

    FOOTBALL fans have been left shocked to learn Kylian Mbappe’s real full name.The Frenchman is widely regarded as one of the best footballers on the planet in 2024. Kylian Mbappe went by a different name at the start of his careerCredit: GettyThe Frenchman’s full name is Kylian Mbappe Lottin which he used in his breakout season with MonacoHowever, back in 2016, Mbappe used to go by a different name.When the attacker was making his breakthrough at Monaco in the 2016/17 season, he actually went by the name Lottin.Indeed, the Paris Saint-Germain stars full name is Kylian Mbappe Lottin.Fans were reminded of this by a viral social media post which displayed his old FIFA card and name.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis base card at the start of that year showed him as a 71-rated common silver card left winger by the name of Lottin.Mbappe’s stats back then showed him with 81 pace – an unthinkably low value now – 64 shooting, 65 passing, 74 dribbling, 39 defending and 62 physical.The card stunned fans, with one saying: “They used to call him Lottin?”A second said: “81 pace lol.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third seemed to not realise the player was the world-famous superstar and said: “He looks like Mbappe lmao.”Another added: “He has been massive since.”Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024Fast forward to now – with a name change from Fifa to EA FC to boot as well – and Mbappe is a 91-rated rare gold striker.His base card for the most recent addition of the game has Mbappe with 97 pace, 90 shooting, 80 passing, 92 dribbling, 36 defending and 78 physical.Mbappe’s 2016/17 season with Monaco saw him score 27 goals in 60 games and lift the Ligue 1 title.He then joined PSG the following season on loan before making a permanent switch for a massive €180million to make him the most expensive teenager ever.And by then he had simply become known as Mbappe, though the reason for the change is unknown.His father was once known as Mbappe Lottin, but now just goes by the name Mbappe with his younger brother Ethan following suit.But now after seven seasons in Paris, Mbappe looks set to leave the French giants.READ MORE SUN STORIESReports have suggested he has agreed to join Real Madrid after years of speculation about his arrival in Spain.Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford had been linked with replacing him at PSG, however SunSport understands the Englishman will snub a potential transfer to France. More

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    Mason Greenwood WILL be in EA FC 24 video game after being removed from Man Utd squad in FIFA… but there’s a catch

    MASON Greenwood will be included in the EA Sports FC 24 video game – but there’s a catch.The popular football game is due to be released on September 29 and comes after the controversial striker was dropped from FIFA 22 following his arrest.
    EA Sports has confirmed Mason Greenwood will appear in the latest version of their popular video gameCredit: Rex
    Greenwood has been seen training with Getafe having been loaned to the Spanish side from Man UtdCredit: Alamy
    Greenwood is currently on loan to Getafe from Manchester United after the charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him were dropped in February.
    A statement from EA Sports said: “EA Sports FC 24 authentically reflects the active rosters of teams and clubs in the real world of football.
    “As he is now part of an active roster with Getafe CF, Mason Greenwood will be included in FC 24.”
    The 21-year-old though will not appear in the popular Ultimate Team mode as he wasn’t part of an active squad at the time of the cut-off date by EA.
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    Ultimate Team is a game mode where you unlock players to add to a virtual squad – which is then used to play against others online.
    When Greenwood last appeared in a FIFA update on January 27, last year, he had an overall rating of 79 with 90 potential.
    EA added: “As Greenwood was not part of an active roster at the time of our cut-off date for final team and player data, he will not appear in Ultimate Team at launch.”
    Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 with the charges dropped on February 2 this year.
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    Man Utd launched an internal investigation and announced in August Greenwood would leave the club and he was subsequently loaned to the Spanish La Liga side.
    A statement from United said: “All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United.
    “It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome.
    “Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged.
    “That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for.”
    Another popular video game, Football Manager, announced last week that Greenwood will be reinstated to their game.
    A Sports Interactive spokesperson told The Athletic: “Players or officials serving indefinite suspensions from football, for any reason, are removed from Football Manager at the first opportunity.
    “When suspensions or playing restrictions are lifted, the player or official will be reinstated in-game at the next scheduled update.”
    The news comes after Greenwood’s girlfriend Harriet Robson was reportedly seen out and about with some of the Getafe Wags.
    Greenwood signed with the Spanish side just before the end of the transfer window last month.
    Greenwood was later unveiled to a stadium of fans and has been seen training in footage shown on the club’s social media accounts.
    But a week-long break from club football owing to an international break has delayed his first appearance for Getafe.
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    And Getafe is understood to have been pulling out all the stops to ensure he is accommodated off the pitch ahead of his debut.
    Despite only signing on loan ten days ago, he is expected to feature against Osasuna on September 17.
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    EA FC 24 top 100 ratings with Cristiano Ronaldo lowest in 20 YEARS after biggest downgrade ever as Lionel Messi dips too

    EA FC 24 have revealed the top 100 rated players for their new game… with Cristiano Ronaldo dropping to his lowest position since 2003.The latest edition of the franchise has seen the name changed from Fifa to EA FC after the game maker’s affiliation with football’s governing body came to an end.
    Cristiano Ronaldo has been given his lowest rating for two decadesCredit: Getty
    Lionel Messi has dropped to a rating of 90Credit: Getty
    Scheduled for release on September 29, four players have been confirmed as sharing the best rating of 91.
    They are Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Alexis Putellas and Kevin de Bruyne.
    It means Inter Miami man Lionel Messi has dropped off joint-top spot as he now occupies a rating of 90.
    That is the Argentine legend’s lowest rating in more than a decade.
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    And long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo has also fallen four points to 86.
    That his worst rating since 2004 – which was released back in October 2003.
    The players above the Al-Nassr forward include the likes of Sam Kerr, Harry Kane, Casemiro, Rodri, Bruno Fernandes, Son Heung-min and Lucy Bronze.
    Eight English players have made the top 100 – with Kane the best of the bunch in eighth place thanks to a rating of 90.
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    Kylian Mbappe is one of the four top-rated players in the new gameCredit: GettyTop 100 rated players in EA FC 24Here is the full 100:

    100) Cristiana Girelli (Juventus) – 86
    99) Ashley Lawrence (Chelsea) – 86
    98) Lindsey Horan (Lyon) – 86
    97) Ousmane Dembele (PSG) – 86
    96) Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars) – 86
    95) Dani Parejo (Villarreal) – 86
    94) Sakina Karchaoui (PSG) – 86
    93) Vivienne Miedema (Arsenal) – 86
    92) Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich) – 86
    91) Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli) – 86
    90) Wojciech Szczesny (Juventus) – 86
    89) Grace Geyoro (PSG) – 86
    88) Jill Roord (Manchester City) – 86
    87) Lea Schuller (Bayern Munich) – 86
    86) Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) – 86
    85) Kim Little (Arsenal) – 86
    84) Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – 86
    83) Mary Earps (Manchester United) – 86
    82) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli) – 86
    81) Eder Militao (Real Madrid) – 86
    80) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) – 86
    79) Pedri (Barcelona) – 86
    78) Ronald Araujo (Barcelona) – 86
    77) Rafael Leao (AC Milan) – 86
    76) Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) – 86
    75) Lauren Hemp (Manchester City) – 86
    74) Selma Bacha (Lyon) – 86
    73) Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) – 86
    72) Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) – 86
    71) Marco Verratti (PSG) – 86
    70) Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) – 86
    69) Sadio Mane (Al Nassr) – 86
    68) Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) – 86
    67) Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan) – 86
    66) Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona) – 86
    65) Joao Cancelo (Barcelona) – 86
    64) Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal) – 86
    63) N’Golo Kante (Al Ittihad) – 86
    62) Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) – 86
    61) Paulo Dybala (Roma) – 86
    60) Fridolina Rolfo (Barcelona) – 87 
    59) Lucy Bronze (Barcelona) – 87
    58) Sandra Panos (Barcelona) – 87 
    57) Rose Lavelle (OL Reign) – 87
    56) Lina Magull (Bayern Munich) – 87
    55) Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund) – 87
    54) Ewa Pajor (Wolfsburg) – 87 
    53) Beth Mead (Arsenal) – 87
    52) Lena Oberdorf (Wolfsburg) – 87
    51) Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) – 87
    50) Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) – 87
    49) Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) – 87
    48) Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) – 87
    47) Mike Maignan (AC Milan) – 87
    46) Marquinhos (PSG) – 87
    45) Luka Modric (Real Madrid) – 87
    44) Son Heung-Min (Tottenham) – 87
    43) Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) – 87
    42) Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) – 88
    41) Marie-Antoinette Katoto (PSG) – 88
    40) Christiane Endler (Lyon) – 88
    39) Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) – 88
    38) Patri Guijarro (Barcelona) – 88
    37) Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – 88
    36) Guro Reiten (Chelsea) – 88
    35) Wendi Renard (Lyon) – 88
    34) Irene Paredes (Barcelona) – 88
    33) Debinha (Kansas City) – 88
    32) Alexandra Popp (Wolfsburg) – 88
    31) Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) – 88
    30) Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) – 88
    29) Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – 88
    28) Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) – 88
    27) Ederson (Manchester City) – 88
    26) Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) – 88
    25) Mapi Leon (Barcelona) – 89
    24) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 89
    23) Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) – 89
    22) Rodri (Manchester City) – 89
    21) Kadidiatou Diani (Lyon) – 89
    20) Ada Hegerberg (Lyon) – 89
    19) Alisson (Liverpool) – 89
    18) Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave) – 89
    17) Ruben Dias (Manchester City) – 89
    16) Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – 89
    15) Casemiro (Manchester United) – 89
    14) Neymar (Al Hilal) – 89
    13) Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (Barcelona) – 89
    12) Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona) – 90
    11) Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) – 90
    10) Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) – 90
    9) Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad) – 90
    8) Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 90
    7) Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 90
    6) Sam Kerr (Chelsea) – 90
    5) Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) – 90
    4) Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – 91
    3) Alexia Putellas (Barcelona) – 91
    2) Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 91
    1) Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) – 91

    The others to make the list are Beth Mead [87], Bronze [87], Trent Alexander-Arnold [86], Lauren Hemp [86], Jude Bellingham [86], Mary Earps [86] and Bukayo Saka [86].
    EA are yet to officially release the complete final ratings and stats for the game.
    But the top 100 players have been confirmed after the ratings for a select group of teams were unveiled. More

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    BBC presenter Alex Scott looks stunning as she bares midriff at EA Sports event alongside Ronaldinho, Figo and Haaland

    ALEX SCOTT stole the show while at an EA Sports FC event. The launch saw Scott joined by other football legends such as Luis Figo, Ronaldinho and Didier Drogba, as well as Manchester City striker Erling Haaland – who was seen in a pair of green “pyjamas”.
    Alex Scott stole the show at the EA SPORTS FC 24 launch event
    Scott met other football legends such as Ronaldinho
    She was also seen next to the likes of Didier Drogba, Erling Haaland and Figo
    Scott donned blue jeans and a green and white Tommy Hilfiger top that showed off her toned midriff as she took to the stage with her fellow footie icons.
    The 38-year-old, who also took the chance to lift the Women’s Champions League trophy, captioned her post: “Game recognising Game 🤝🏾: EA Sports it’s (I’m) in the game…
    “Can’t wait to share some more exciting news very soon 👀.”
    Reacting to her post, one fan said: “Legend on and off the pitch.”
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    A second typed: “The skys is the limit. 🙌❤️🙌.”
    Many other fans responded with fire and heart emojis.
    Another fan speculated the “exciting news” Scott referred to could in fact be a legends mode within the game.
    Images from the event show the BBC presenter will once again be part of the games’ broadcasting team and will also be joining the list of Icons (stars who have retired) in the game after appearing on the Ultimate Edition cover.
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    Scott lifted the Women’s Champions League trophy
    Scott was present with a host of other stars on the video games Ultimate Edition cover
    The former Arsenal and England star made history on FIFA 22 by becoming the first woman in the popular video games broadcaster team.
    It comes as the long-running FIFA game series rebrands itself to EA Sports FC 24.
    The rebrand follows a dispute over the use of the Fifa name – with Fifa reportedly wanting $1billion (£850million) for continued branding in EA Sports’ games.
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    Eagle-eyed Tottenham fans say ‘how has he finessed his way in?’ as they spot shock player in EA Sports FC 24 trailer

    EAGLE-EYED Tottenham Hotspur fans have asked “how has he finessed his way in?” after spotting Eric Dier in the new EA Sports FC 24 trailer.EA Sports released the first trailer for their latest football video game on Monday.
    Tottenham Hotspur fans spotted Eric Dier in the EA Sports FC 24 trailerCredit: YouTube / EA SPORTS FC
    The video features a host of the biggest stars from the world’s game, appearing as their in-game likenesses.
    EA Sports FC 24 will be the first release since the end of the developer’s relationship with FIFA.
    However, Spurs fans were more interested in Dier’s appearance in the trailer.
    He appears in a changing room alongside Jude Bellingham and Andy Robertson.
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    Reacting to the sighting of Dier, one fan tweeted: “I know that’s not who I think it is… How’s he finessed his way into the trailer??”
    Another wrote: “Could’ve chosen anyone else in the squad…”
    A third supporter also commented: “How is he there over Kane?”
    One more added: “What is Dier doing there?”
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    Dier’s Spurs team-mates Richarlison, Son Heung-min and James Maddison also appear in the trailer.
    In addition, Son features alongside the likes of Erling Haaland and Virgil van Dijk on the cover of the game’s Ultimate Edition.
    Fans have also spotted a blunder involving ex-Liverpool striker Christian Benteke in the trailer.
    The Belgian forward took to social media to moan he had “been done dirty” after being made aware of the mishap. More