Lionel Messi is the Ballon d'Or 2016 Winner

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Who is the Ballon d'Or 2016 Winner? Lionel Messi is the winner of Ballon d'Or 2016, the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner! Congratulations, Leo Messi! #MESSI5 #ballondor </div> <script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lionel Messi, 5-time Ballon d'Or winner! Congratulations, Leo! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MESSI5?src=hash">#MESSI5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ballondor?src=hash">#ballondor</a> <a href="https://t.co/WC6Xx07e9v">pic.twitter.com/WC6Xx07e9v</a></p>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/686622826871259138">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script>

Lionel Messi is the Ballon d'Or 2016 Winner

Who is the Ballon d'Or 2016 Winner? Lionel Messi is the winner of Ballon d'Or 2016, the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner! Congratulati...

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FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0FXE_6hW_9hByDLxJq47c_XiKt72fZVHMfkhRw9A_5plxE-oTimTSVWllBdy2ko40vZDCeqZ2S5CMNS-O_dMF6F4Vfe__PNs3OEP0-frB9szVrY1ccPwXiDS8sJ2GPrwZ3nyN1Tx3EfFO/s1600/FIFA+16+TOTW+14-+Former+Manchester+United+stars+and+Liverpool+ace+in+predicted+XI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0FXE_6hW_9hByDLxJq47c_XiKt72fZVHMfkhRw9A_5plxE-oTimTSVWllBdy2ko40vZDCeqZ2S5CMNS-O_dMF6F4Vfe__PNs3OEP0-frB9szVrY1ccPwXiDS8sJ2GPrwZ3nyN1Tx3EfFO/s640/FIFA+16+TOTW+14-+Former+Manchester+United+stars+and+Liverpool+ace+in+predicted+XI.jpg" title="FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA TOTW 14 is released tomorrow</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA Team of the Week 14 is released tomorrow, and fans are desperate to know who will make the starting XI.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://news.futhead.com/posts/totw-predictions/33042-totw-predictions-week-14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">According to <em>Futhead</em></a>, there could be a number of new inclusions lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Cologne goalkeeper Timo Horn looks set to line up between the sticks, and is protected by a back three consisting of Villarreal’s Mateo Musacchio, Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels and Bayern Munich’s Philipp Lahm. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><div class="p402_hide htmlappend"><section class="text-description"><!-- Start of Brightcove Player --><div style="display:none"></div><!--By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and C found at https://accounts.brightcove.com/en/terms-and-conditions/. --><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://admin.brightcove.com/js/BrightcoveExperiences.js"></script><object class="BrightcoveExperience" id="myExperience4447140662001"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /> <param name="width" value="648" /> <param name="height" value="365" /> <param name="playerID" value="4581640862001" /> <param name="playerKey" value="AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89U_VDxSv3YHBd4nA3r5ipc3" /> <param name="isVid" value="true" /> <param name="isUI" value="true" /> <param name="dynamicStreaming" value="true" /> <param name="@videoPlayer" value="4447140662001" /></object><!-- This script tag will cause the Brightcove Players defined above it to be created as soonas the line is read by the browser. If you wish to have the player instantiated only afterthe rest of the HTML is processed and the page load is complete, remove the line.--><script type="text/javascript">brightcove.createExperiences();</script><!-- End of Brightcove Player --></section></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczmv22X4Yx4Ru8VeaQ59G83d5EuqHGcxgisa3rNM1G7LRsEK37wCRfEg5hVBn-6zDbW32EacNByBT4XVbmhmxizSxGY_5lhdUURK4dd6OzKtE1yIozt5kCmavL66atgikeYEIhJWLEZJA/s1600/FIFA+16+TOTW+14-+Former+Manchester+United+stars+and+Liverpool+ace+in+predicted+XI+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczmv22X4Yx4Ru8VeaQ59G83d5EuqHGcxgisa3rNM1G7LRsEK37wCRfEg5hVBn-6zDbW32EacNByBT4XVbmhmxizSxGY_5lhdUURK4dd6OzKtE1yIozt5kCmavL66atgikeYEIhJWLEZJA/s640/FIFA+16+TOTW+14-+Former+Manchester+United+stars+and+Liverpool+ace+in+predicted+XI+2.jpg" title="FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bayern Munich star Philipp Lahm looks set to make the cut</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson partners Crystal Palace’s Yohan Cabaye in midfield, with Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria and Lille winger Eric Bautheac taking up positions on the flanks.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi could be deployed in the hole behind Stefan Kiessling and Javier Hernandez, who have both been in top form for Bayer Leverkusen recently.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DKZl05yUOt5hemiXIxFr-ZQlYa0kM5FBxcQmuW7Eq8gGk_BQCJ11r4O_npDCIIHvYf1vwlZe-chC6sR1KigoXKj_6OoduKIwoIINTQEnkej9ox3ttTbXJO37uVZH5-yc8MXuhHxMNcrX/s1600/FIFA+16+TOTW+14-+Former+Manchester+United+stars+and+Liverpool+ace+in+predicted+XI+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI" border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DKZl05yUOt5hemiXIxFr-ZQlYa0kM5FBxcQmuW7Eq8gGk_BQCJ11r4O_npDCIIHvYf1vwlZe-chC6sR1KigoXKj_6OoduKIwoIINTQEnkej9ox3ttTbXJO37uVZH5-yc8MXuhHxMNcrX/s640/FIFA+16+TOTW+14-+Former+Manchester+United+stars+and+Liverpool+ace+in+predicted+XI+3.jpg" title="FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Futhead's predicted TOTW</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6TqDvxsPLiHsu14VfSY1WNHpVr8iurRGxSVbfPGOzl5KR-JxIgaGpEloWiwALeA986pmmURI6mz2alO5cY0Z-KcMcwCWmZj0NBhkwfJlp5KAEbMviiT0cAMDaj_HdBf6cjAfE-wVfudb/s1600/FIFA+16+TOTW+14-+Former+Manchester+United+stars+and+Liverpool+ace+in+predicted+XI+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI" border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6TqDvxsPLiHsu14VfSY1WNHpVr8iurRGxSVbfPGOzl5KR-JxIgaGpEloWiwALeA986pmmURI6mz2alO5cY0Z-KcMcwCWmZj0NBhkwfJlp5KAEbMviiT0cAMDaj_HdBf6cjAfE-wVfudb/s640/FIFA+16+TOTW+14-+Former+Manchester+United+stars+and+Liverpool+ace+in+predicted+XI+4.jpg" title="FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Will this be TOTW's bench?</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Bournemouth wide-man Junior Stanislas is rewarded with a place on the bench after helping Eddie Howe’s side beat Manchester United, with Empoli veteran Massimo Maccarone also selected.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Meanwhile, Hertha Berlin striker Vedad Ibisevic could make the cut as a reserve alongside Watford defender Allan-Romeo Nyom.</div>

FIFA 16 TOTW 14: Former Manchester United stars and Liverpool ace in predicted XI

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Football shamed as FIFA BANS Blatter and Platini for eight years over £1.34m scandal

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-_ppTxQr7FclwevCOk-AaBzcQ8ZJhAlHgeVYcTN8REfcEueRdIOFwZ5J5SkMFS21S8IdwtJHCSH7OuMFxaajVNXbwh8_4u7H0-3k-n7QV3YO5amV1JmC_WZydH_BKig9jpAMBpxVS9b3/s1600/Football+shamed+as+FIFA+BANS+Blatter+and+Platini+for+eight+years+over+%25C2%25A31.34m+scandal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Football shamed as FIFA BANS Blatter and Platini for eight years over £1.34m scandal" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-_ppTxQr7FclwevCOk-AaBzcQ8ZJhAlHgeVYcTN8REfcEueRdIOFwZ5J5SkMFS21S8IdwtJHCSH7OuMFxaajVNXbwh8_4u7H0-3k-n7QV3YO5amV1JmC_WZydH_BKig9jpAMBpxVS9b3/s640/Football+shamed+as+FIFA+BANS+Blatter+and+Platini+for+eight+years+over+%25C2%25A31.34m+scandal.jpg" title="Football shamed as FIFA BANS Blatter and Platini for eight years over £1.34m scandal" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sepp Blatter (right) and Michel Platini have been banned from football for eight years</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> SEPP BLATTER and Michel Platini have been banned from football for eight years.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/fifa-seeking-life-bans-for-both-michel.html" rel="tag" target="_blank">FIFA president Blatter</a> was found to have authorised a payment of £1.34million to UEFA president Platini in 2011.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Both men were suspended for 90 days as FIFA's ethics committee investigated the payment.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "I am suspended eight years but I will fight for me and I will fight for Fifa. I am suspended eight years for what?" Blatter said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "I am not ashamed. I regret but I am not ashamed.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "I am ashamed about the committee's decision - and that they don't go to the evidence. I tell you they have no right to go against the president. The president of Fifa can only be relieved of his activities by the Fifa congress. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "At the next congress, the 27 February, before the election of the new president, even suspended I am president and the president must be first relieved of his duties.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "I am a man of principles. I repeat: Never take money you have not earned, pay your debts. Now they are telling me that I tried to buy through Michel Platini, votes for the 2011 elections. No."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A FIFA statement read: "The proceedings against Mr Blatter primarily related to a payment of CHF 2,000,000 (£1.34m) transferred in February 2011 from FIFA to Mr Platini. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Mr Blatter, in his position as President of FIFA, authorised the payment to <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/uefa-president-michel-platini-will-miss.html" rel="tag" target="_blank">Mr Platini</a> which had no legal basis in the written agreement signed between both officials on 25 August 1999. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Neither in his written statement nor in his personal hearing was Mr Blatter able to demonstrate another legal basis for this payment. His assertion of an oral agreement was determined as not convincing and was rejected by the chamber."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Blatter, 79, had already announced he would step down from his position in world football's governing body and confirmed he will appeal his suspension.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA will stage their new presidential elections in February next year, ending Blatter's 18-year reign.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Platini, 60,<a href="http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/627289/UEFA-president-Michel-Platini-will-miss-FIFA-ethics-committee-hearing" rel="tag" target="_blank"></a> was hoping to run in the elections after eight years in charge of UEFA - European football's governing body.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In addition to his ban, Platini has been fined almost £54,000, while FIFA fined Blatter just under £33,700.</div>

Football shamed as FIFA BANS Blatter and Platini for eight years over £1.34m scandal

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FIFA vice-president David Gill issues World Cup warning

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZoTQTUxO2gsMoTpHKcHpn3Ki95sWkitothLWxR6XLE17L6BhMpWWARtrPgcKzAlMrb02gvsuha9UanVqYkn14paoM8c9ubvz8U2PMl28eI71Uy1StkUKfoeSrnKKrH9US7sffP5dBj0/s1600/FIFA+vice-president+David+Gill+issues+World+Cup+warning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FIFA vice-president David Gill issues World Cup warning" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZoTQTUxO2gsMoTpHKcHpn3Ki95sWkitothLWxR6XLE17L6BhMpWWARtrPgcKzAlMrb02gvsuha9UanVqYkn14paoM8c9ubvz8U2PMl28eI71Uy1StkUKfoeSrnKKrH9US7sffP5dBj0/s640/FIFA+vice-president+David+Gill+issues+World+Cup+warning.jpg" title="FIFA vice-president David Gill issues World Cup warning" width="596" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Gill warned against increasing the number of teams at the World Cup</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA have been warned against rushing through moves to expand </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> And that meeting followed a dramatic day of developments which saw two FIFA vice-presidents - Alfredo Hawit of Honduras and Juan Angel Napout of Paraguay - arrested by Swiss authorities in another swoop at the Baur au Lac hotel as part of a US-led corruption inquiry.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA's executive committee was said to be "extremely receptive" to expanding the tournament from 32 teams but several members, including Gill, secured a deferment on any decision.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> Gill, FA deputy chairman and a Manchester United director, said: "This is such a major decision that it needs proper analysis. There needs to be full consultation with the stakeholders including the clubs, players and fans and a proper analysis of all the implications including commercially and in football terms.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> "It is not being proposed to come in until 2026 so I do not see that there is any rush to make a decision."</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> Currently there are 32 teams in the finals, and the addition of eight additional countries could mean another 32 matches in the group stage - adding another week to a tournament which is currently 31 days in length.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> It would take the total number of matches to 96 and the proposed increase would come into force for the 2026 tournament.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> The proposal is being seen as a sweetener to persuade the FIFA Congress to vote through the package of reforms. It will also take the pressure off Europe, whose 13 places have been the source of envy from other continents.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="FIFA vice-president David Gill issues World Cup warning" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7Vfp2QRZWyPttxSahiLSHwMzzasUQ7S2y4eTZDN1KgCCK_CczB1Mqaz0oa6Jm7JpqdDB12NxM4NNgC-bvC2IiUrD9AO2lJdsA7LP8P2YjtHdqNbjzpwul6Tg79yClzTley5YeRiMM8A/s640/FIFA+vice-president+David+Gill+issues+World+Cup+warning+2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="FIFA vice-president David Gill issues World Cup warning" width="597" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA want to grow the World Cup to 40 teams</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> But the proposal came on yet another day of shame for FIFA following this latest raid.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> Hawit was appointed interim president of CONCACAF, which covers countries from north and central America and the Caribbean, after his predecessor Jeffrey Webb was arrested in a similar swoop in May. Napout is the president of CONMEBOL, the South American confederation. FIFA president Sepp Blatter was not arrested as part of the latest raid.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> The Swiss Federal Office said in a statement: "According to the US arrest requests, they are suspected of accepting bribes of millions of dollars.They are alleged to have taken the money in return for selling marketing rights in connection with football tournaments in Latin America, as well as World Cup qualifying matches."</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> Acting FIFA president Issa Hayatou insisted that neither he nor the organisation is corrupt. "FIFA is not corrupt," he said. "We have individuals that have shown negative behaviour. Do not generalise the situation. There are lots of people in FIFA for more than 20 or 30 years that have not been accused of anything."</div>

FIFA vice-president David Gill issues World Cup warning

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Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLjGnlRYuBe5fFD4qe74NrP-b7tYIjSC0LwcVrzHRRUgHCoFbDp2ShoIsJfuEW4BVkFdIeGJKmIgt4uMctI0lDle-lCQgojMCdfUx3u_etDnwCWtOE8G8dm3YncvnudOGPEVaZwcZt20/s1600/Black+Friday-+Black+Ops+3%252C+Battlefront+and+Fallout+4+lose+out+to+FIFA+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLjGnlRYuBe5fFD4qe74NrP-b7tYIjSC0LwcVrzHRRUgHCoFbDp2ShoIsJfuEW4BVkFdIeGJKmIgt4uMctI0lDle-lCQgojMCdfUx3u_etDnwCWtOE8G8dm3YncvnudOGPEVaZwcZt20/s640/Black+Friday-+Black+Ops+3%252C+Battlefront+and+Fallout+4+lose+out+to+FIFA+16.jpg" title="Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA 16 saw sales rise thanks to Black Friday</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> BLACK FRIDAY saw sales of FIFA 16 rise by a massive 254 per cent as the football game clawed its way back to the summit of the UK top 40 charts.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The discount-retail event saw a huge boost in game purchases, with the likes of Unchartered: The Nathan Drake Collection and Forza Motorsport returning to the top 10.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA, which saw its price slashed to around £30, saw sales rise by 254 per cent, while Unchartered reportedly rose around 1000 per cent.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZfUOh6t9xSyMMkbHotY0boFaFXBIdKAMbxctaMjtcnlDfBUDw0ZB2alfeTuxpI-m5oX6Ek8uxjXlOtGePoIoWVtMRq8g0n5VKFEwhtvyM-mt4eBZepfCd2Z-oSQUnUN_wwg_wYKnb8A/s1600/Black+Friday-+Black+Ops+3%252C+Battlefront+and+Fallout+4+lose+out+to+FIFA+16+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZfUOh6t9xSyMMkbHotY0boFaFXBIdKAMbxctaMjtcnlDfBUDw0ZB2alfeTuxpI-m5oX6Ek8uxjXlOtGePoIoWVtMRq8g0n5VKFEwhtvyM-mt4eBZepfCd2Z-oSQUnUN_wwg_wYKnb8A/s640/Black+Friday-+Black+Ops+3%252C+Battlefront+and+Fallout+4+lose+out+to+FIFA+16+2.jpg" title="Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 held firm during the sales</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Gamers were also keen to snap up other big-name titles, with Fallout 4 and Black Ops 3 sales both up significantly.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, EA space blaster Star Wars: Battlefront recorded a drop of 52 per cent which saw it knocked off top-spot by FIFA, with Rise of the Tomb Raider also falling.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> As expected, Halo 5: Guardians was a big hit with shoppers as the bundle-friendly title saw sales rise by nearly 200 per cent.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 also saw an increase after undergoing their first proper Black Friday discount, with sales up by 8 per cent.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAWl4djZlvOXhMg_QNJP7ivB4OgwDhwQHFfDw3eFp88HCeN0ZboCHtbtakdLaM3uzNnzSqO5hRTHesgy_g6gmGPxGtUul5t8uplCHH5zZQishCIxTwFC_9RnCOnOWqz-CLopG2g5GH6A/s1600/Black+Friday-+Black+Ops+3%252C+Battlefront+and+Fallout+4+lose+out+to+FIFA+16+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16" border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAWl4djZlvOXhMg_QNJP7ivB4OgwDhwQHFfDw3eFp88HCeN0ZboCHtbtakdLaM3uzNnzSqO5hRTHesgy_g6gmGPxGtUul5t8uplCHH5zZQishCIxTwFC_9RnCOnOWqz-CLopG2g5GH6A/s640/Black+Friday-+Black+Ops+3%252C+Battlefront+and+Fallout+4+lose+out+to+FIFA+16+3.jpg" title="Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fallout 4 was one of the big titles available during Black Friday</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAm2dUY6pDRDfvr6dM4ehgKudFZiiPkwOTihEsYmeSwmHxpKXN1vO3Fv8wKAe31A131Txw3KToiqQzL_FywiSL32CDzn0tscRgsFPSNXqjsC_WurhJvAMINPe5B8HkxfFhUjI7HBcgv4Q/s1600/Black+Friday-+Black+Ops+3%252C+Battlefront+and+Fallout+4+lose+out+to+FIFA+16+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAm2dUY6pDRDfvr6dM4ehgKudFZiiPkwOTihEsYmeSwmHxpKXN1vO3Fv8wKAe31A131Txw3KToiqQzL_FywiSL32CDzn0tscRgsFPSNXqjsC_WurhJvAMINPe5B8HkxfFhUjI7HBcgv4Q/s640/Black+Friday-+Black+Ops+3%252C+Battlefront+and+Fallout+4+lose+out+to+FIFA+16+4.jpg" title="Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Star Wars: Battlefront sales dropped despite its popularity with gamers</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>UK All Formats Chart Top 10:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 1 (4) <em>FIFA 16</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 2 (2) <em>Call of Duty: Black Ops 3</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 3 (1) <em>Star Wars: Battlefront</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 4 (3) <em>Fallout 4</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 5 (24) <em>Unchartered: The Nathan Drake Collection</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 6 (12) <em>Grand Theft Auto V</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 7 (8) <em>Minecraft: Story Mode – Season Pass Disc</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 8 (11) <em>Halo 5: Guardians</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 9 (5) <em>Rise of the Tomb Raider</em></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 10 (20) <em>Forza Motorsport 6</em></div>

Black Friday: Black Ops 3, Battlefront and Fallout 4 lose out to FIFA 16

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FIFA consider transfer bans for Arsenal and Chelsea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECDu-_AkJc_8EsuG4PnCbgV2BiyXXI6FlgavGtUCDVEQR9oQskJnccuX8hjn-9tYpRIdsUFmdAtW5l8Ls7YUHpjpPFG36n7vsaSYTo36IMwoUFj0M7Zi4uK5oUXvZulqdNOIOW0LUDW0/s1600/FIFA+consider+transfer+bans+for+Arsenal+and+Chelsea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA consider transfer bans for Arsenal and Chelsea" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECDu-_AkJc_8EsuG4PnCbgV2BiyXXI6FlgavGtUCDVEQR9oQskJnccuX8hjn-9tYpRIdsUFmdAtW5l8Ls7YUHpjpPFG36n7vsaSYTo36IMwoUFj0M7Zi4uK5oUXvZulqdNOIOW0LUDW0/s640/FIFA+consider+transfer+bans+for+Arsenal+and+Chelsea.jpg" title="FIFA consider transfer bans for Arsenal and Chelsea" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arsenal and Chelsea could reportedly face a transfer ban </td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> ARSENAL and Chelsea could both be slapped with transfer bans similar to the ones faced by Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to reports.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Spanish newspaper <em>Mundo Deportivo</em> have <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2593540-real-madrid-transfer-ban-demanded-by-mundo-deportivo-in-request-to-fifa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">called upon FIFA to sanction Real over the alleged improper signing of minors</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Barcelona were found guilty for breaching rules surrounding the transfer of under-18s and  faced a transfer ban during both windows in 2015.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Catalan paper want to see their La Liga rivals hit with a similar sanction, prohibiting them from bringing in any players in 2016, and have written to FIFA.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qx5GmK1qnXud0N6n6aQovBXj2yzC7x-X5dCYglZZ2ed4jVfU5tGC-1SUU1oZ0W1mNUFX1j4RgFLa8feMApUKYCgH6NXFM4DdiaBe74XRHvIGvXqRRJFWOT98R_xVY1JMuvYWldxIa3Y/s1600/FIFA+consider+transfer+bans+for+Arsenal+and+Chelsea+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA consider transfer bans for Arsenal and Chelsea" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qx5GmK1qnXud0N6n6aQovBXj2yzC7x-X5dCYglZZ2ed4jVfU5tGC-1SUU1oZ0W1mNUFX1j4RgFLa8feMApUKYCgH6NXFM4DdiaBe74XRHvIGvXqRRJFWOT98R_xVY1JMuvYWldxIa3Y/s640/FIFA+consider+transfer+bans+for+Arsenal+and+Chelsea+2.jpg" title="FIFA consider transfer bans for Arsenal and Chelsea" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barcelona were unable to bring in new signing Arda Turan </td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The football authority has since prepared a statement on the signing of minors, and <a href="http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2015/11/27/primera/1448635755_087011.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">according to <em>AS Diario</em>, Arsenal and Chelsea could face similar punishments</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's understood they too are being looked into over the alleged improper signing of players under the age of 18.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Barca appealed their ban with the Court of Arbitration in Sport but were denied – meaning the Premier League clubs, if guilty, could face a transfer-less spell.</div>

FIFA consider transfer bans for Arsenal and Chelsea

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Nintendo NX update: New console NEEDS Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid Wii U disaster

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3Yv9suzjouDyUQ7W0kjp6NxC5eiss5jxzeUu10P2uUi4__g9NWmTKNUXCxanjJ4gSWW2XVjpKgDQt-1uwq908O73uL9loZ2D0cVRKci5aEH5tq4ULXEaNOG2yLkJ-yPLX926o2O7FQs/s1600/Nintendo+NX+update-+New+console+NEEDS+Call+of+Duty+and+FIFA+to+avoid+Wii+U+disaster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nintendo NX update: New console NEEDS Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid Wii U disaster" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3Yv9suzjouDyUQ7W0kjp6NxC5eiss5jxzeUu10P2uUi4__g9NWmTKNUXCxanjJ4gSWW2XVjpKgDQt-1uwq908O73uL9loZ2D0cVRKci5aEH5tq4ULXEaNOG2yLkJ-yPLX926o2O7FQs/s640/Nintendo+NX+update-+New+console+NEEDS+Call+of+Duty+and+FIFA+to+avoid+Wii+U+disaster.jpg" title="Nintendo NX update: New console NEEDS Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid Wii U disaster" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Nintendo NX needs the likes of Call of Duty and FIFA to be a success</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> THE Nintendo NX can be a big hit for the Japanese games giant but needs to have the likes of Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid the mistakes of the Wii U.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/nintendo-nx-release-date-price-detailed.html" target="_blank">The Nintendo NX</a> remains a mystery, with only tidbits of information known about how it will take on the likes of <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/xbox-one-news-mass-effect-4-andromeda.html" target="_blank">Microsoft's Xbox One</a> and Sony's dominant PS4.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There have been questions posed to third-party developers, such as EA and Capcom, asking if they are ready to throw their support behind the new console in 2016.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, even though have been positive sound bites coming from the games industry, it is still hard to tell if the Nintendo NX's design could still play a role in putting off outside support.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9sD1sIc6O9FNKtQZaoFZnfRpYv1CzwfZpOeE_avyzs8wRqc3jJID1DSLJeOA3DGMtGdj4CJnu8mAYYZmHKiJIr1PmYSLoS9U_3PvvyJB4Yc1GrGjliKdzs291STNM1WYhZPItKnVI3Y/s1600/Nintendo+NX+update-+New+console+NEEDS+Call+of+Duty+and+FIFA+to+avoid+Wii+U+disaster+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nintendo NX update: New console NEEDS Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid Wii U disaster" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9sD1sIc6O9FNKtQZaoFZnfRpYv1CzwfZpOeE_avyzs8wRqc3jJID1DSLJeOA3DGMtGdj4CJnu8mAYYZmHKiJIr1PmYSLoS9U_3PvvyJB4Yc1GrGjliKdzs291STNM1WYhZPItKnVI3Y/s640/Nintendo+NX+update-+New+console+NEEDS+Call+of+Duty+and+FIFA+to+avoid+Wii+U+disaster+2.jpg" title="Nintendo NX update: New console NEEDS Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid Wii U disaster" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little is known about the Nintendo NX and how it will stack up against the Xbox One and PS4</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This will be one of the key factors in its success, according to Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter, who is adamant that without the big titles like Call of Duty and FIFA, Nintendo are doomed to be bottom of the console race yet again.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Talking on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SIFTDGAMES/videos" target="_blank">Siftd‘s</a> newest Pachter Factor episode, he discussed how Nintendo looks to have learnt from its harsh lesson with the Wii U and could still sell a large amount of units if they can offer the same outside gaming experience as its rivals, with the added boost of their own huge range of exclusive titles.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “But third-party support, so you should be as a gamer indifferent among any of the three consoles except for first-party content," Pachter commented.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Because you should be able to play Madden, FIFA, Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto on any console you wish, and then the deciding factor becomes whether you can play Nintendo content, Microsoft content, or Sony first-party content.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Nintendo lost its way by not having GTA on this console, not having FIFA on the Wii U, and if the aren’t on NX then it is doomed before it launches. So, that’s the way to make it succeed...</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Where I think Nintendo lost its way, and the reason that I have been so harshly critical of Nintendo leadership in the past is they were too focused on first-party software and not focused enough on keeping third-parties engaged.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRRJXW4LEOxSfRpOlrfe-Ud2cBuL6aw1cmfBL8RPpFDvm8MwV_69c6AVScpzXKvB4BNK3OKyMEdIBVDuY7sQGkrsKypEgb5la1kcodElF-FyvYphDbOF1puOVTACOqfBV_QUqB24Fj3w/s1600/Nintendo+NX+update-+New+console+NEEDS+Call+of+Duty+and+FIFA+to+avoid+Wii+U+disaster+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nintendo NX update: New console NEEDS Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid Wii U disaster" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRRJXW4LEOxSfRpOlrfe-Ud2cBuL6aw1cmfBL8RPpFDvm8MwV_69c6AVScpzXKvB4BNK3OKyMEdIBVDuY7sQGkrsKypEgb5la1kcodElF-FyvYphDbOF1puOVTACOqfBV_QUqB24Fj3w/s640/Nintendo+NX+update-+New+console+NEEDS+Call+of+Duty+and+FIFA+to+avoid+Wii+U+disaster+3.jpg" title="Nintendo NX update: New console NEEDS Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid Wii U disaster" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nintendo have learnt from their Wii U mistakes</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Third-party support is the only way that the NX is going to succeed, and not being the Wii U. So, the Wii U with the GamePad just sucked. It made your arms tired, it had a crappy battery life, it didn’t add a lot to the gameplay, and the best games don’t even use the GamePad."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Nintendo's wealth of unique IPs has always been one of its strong suits and the idea that PC gamers would look positively at a future console that offers the same titles as the other competitors but also included a host of games that couldn't be found anywhere else, still rings true.</div>

Nintendo NX update: New console NEEDS Call of Duty and FIFA to avoid Wii U disaster

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FIFA seeking life bans for both Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVFRMMGpzZ_GtD2JnoD81tuEcgEdtqQNpORhkIfU71vpKauTFb4Tk-k59adgACMVXM_gq2-jNCzIsDZmMH_hT9GvvCKJoZiYJIIPOmU0K-LlI-_Hhut6a38PKyJXvcc12ULSt5jc87hQ/s1600/FIFA+seeking+life+bans+for+both+Michel+Platini+and+Sepp+Blatter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA seeking life bans for both Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVFRMMGpzZ_GtD2JnoD81tuEcgEdtqQNpORhkIfU71vpKauTFb4Tk-k59adgACMVXM_gq2-jNCzIsDZmMH_hT9GvvCKJoZiYJIIPOmU0K-LlI-_Hhut6a38PKyJXvcc12ULSt5jc87hQ/s640/FIFA+seeking+life+bans+for+both+Michel+Platini+and+Sepp+Blatter.jpg" title="FIFA seeking life bans for both Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA are seeking a lifetime ban for Michel Platini</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> MICHEL PLATINI and Sepp Blatter are facing lifetime bans on corruption charges brought by FIFA's ethics committee.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> UEFA president Platini's lawyer has confirmed the recommendation by ethics investigators is for a lifetime ban for the Frenchman and it is believed the same recommended sanction applies to the case of outgoing FIFA president Blatter.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> The recommended sanctions relate to corruption charges brought over a £1.3million payment made to Platini from FIFA in 2011 that was signed off by Blatter.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> The pair also face charges of mismanagement, conflict of interest, false accounting and non co-operation with or criticising the ethics committee. Formal hearings into allegations of FIFA's ethics code breaches will take place later this month.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> Both men are currently serving a provisional 90-day suspension.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_D9f95yrOflao3zCUhq1TdJbflg0-jWJCmYVYtYJiqMx2cLByBd-K7WIf2NNqJeiyNtHwbNUOtdNAvGJWGbb3e_G-ePiqH0p7NGbjF7zw4YjNwzccWR9rM9nwLyhnm5pGcp_wVW1zS0/s1600/FIFA+seeking+life+bans+for+both+Michel+Platini+and+Sepp+Blatter+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA seeking life bans for both Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_D9f95yrOflao3zCUhq1TdJbflg0-jWJCmYVYtYJiqMx2cLByBd-K7WIf2NNqJeiyNtHwbNUOtdNAvGJWGbb3e_G-ePiqH0p7NGbjF7zw4YjNwzccWR9rM9nwLyhnm5pGcp_wVW1zS0/s640/FIFA+seeking+life+bans+for+both+Michel+Platini+and+Sepp+Blatter+2.jpg" title="FIFA seeking life bans for both Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is believed FIFA have recommended the same sanction for Sepp Blatter </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> Blatter is considering an attempt to go over the head of the ethics committee, claiming it does not have the power to remove him as president.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> French sports daily L'Equipe reported Platini's lawyer D'Ales as saying the recommended lifetime ban was a "pure scandal" and "disproportionate" and claimed that it had been deliberately leaked to further damage Platini's hopes of running for the FIFA presidency.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> D'Ales added: "This ban is subject to corruption being proved but it is clearly a disproportionate punishment.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> "In releasing this, there is clearly a desire to harm. The masks are slipping one by one in FIFA, the electoral calendar is being manipulated and there is a strategy to eliminate Platini as a candidate."</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> The payment at the centre of the case was made to Platini in 2011 apparently on the basis of an oral agreement for work carried out while Blatter's technical advisor from 1998 to 2002. The long delay in payment has yet to be explained and it also appears the existence of the apparent debt was never flagged up to finance officials during the intervening years.</div>

FIFA seeking life bans for both Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter

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Blatter and Platini to apply to Court of Arbitration for Sport after losing ban appeals

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7pT7loTHyMXvxL6Xb_HKiE16QHlQxjPVpk2iyTdkoEHd-xxMn_deTvn_HFtlcSwfAjKr_MBz8XLelD_dMZHBI4drt2t3Lt_EN9wpdXfANZMU2Kt4zfIqbSBH5S53FgT7XnrWHv5DrMc/s1600/Blatter+and+Platini+to+apply+to+Court+of+Arbitration+for+Sport+after+losing+ban+appeals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Blatter and Platini to apply to Court of Arbitration for Sport after losing ban appeals" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7pT7loTHyMXvxL6Xb_HKiE16QHlQxjPVpk2iyTdkoEHd-xxMn_deTvn_HFtlcSwfAjKr_MBz8XLelD_dMZHBI4drt2t3Lt_EN9wpdXfANZMU2Kt4zfIqbSBH5S53FgT7XnrWHv5DrMc/s640/Blatter+and+Platini+to+apply+to+Court+of+Arbitration+for+Sport+after+losing+ban+appeals.jpg" title="Blatter and Platini to apply to Court of Arbitration for Sport after losing ban appeals" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sepp Blatter (left) and Michel Platini (right) are both set to apply for the Court of Arbitration</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> SEPP BLATTER and Michel Platini are both set to apply to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after losing their appeal against 90-day bans from football activity yesterday.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> The pair were suspended in October after FIFA president Blatter was accused of making a "disloyal" payment to vice president Platini which was uncovered by a FIFA ethics committee investigation.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> The 90-day ban is an interim punishment while corruption claims against them are examined further with the adjudicatory panel of FIFA's ethics committee is due to hold hearings into the misconduct charges before Christmas.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> However, CAS now represents the final chance for either to clear his name before then, with Platini expected to lodge his case before the weekend.</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> His lawyer Thibaud d'Ales said: "For the first time since he was suspended he knows that he will be treated in a completely independent and fair way."</div> <div class="storycopy" style="text-align: justify;"> Blatter's American lawyer, Richard Cullen, added in a statement: "President Blatter is committed to clearing his name and hopes this inexplicable delay is not an effort to deny him, during his elected term, a fair hearing before a neutral body."</div>

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FIFA 16 review: The days of lazy defending - and attacking - are long gone

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZjrgHnhXq3bIcGjNDamNM1aaME-SW5XDHFCiNZIQQPufyS_Wckbv8Ldyl-0gvF8pc8Q8U-NJOH-7MWXH3LiQUQkwTXwUBsUHsQhWPnYLPFIjUFdZLhQaXnZgE8tgsUXyfNRuOfN1PYU/s1600/FIFA+16+review-+The+days+of+lazy+defending+-+and+attacking+-+are+long+gone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 review: The days of lazy defending - and attacking - are long gone" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZjrgHnhXq3bIcGjNDamNM1aaME-SW5XDHFCiNZIQQPufyS_Wckbv8Ldyl-0gvF8pc8Q8U-NJOH-7MWXH3LiQUQkwTXwUBsUHsQhWPnYLPFIjUFdZLhQaXnZgE8tgsUXyfNRuOfN1PYU/s640/FIFA+16+review-+The+days+of+lazy+defending+-+and+attacking+-+are+long+gone.jpg" title="FIFA 16 review: The days of lazy defending - and attacking - are long gone" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA 16 returns on Xbox, PlayStation and PC platforms</td></tr> </tbody></table> AS PREDICTABLE as conceding a 90th minute equaliser when you need a win to go up on Ultimate Team, comes the latest FIFA game to coincide with the start of the new football season. <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA 16 burst onto the scene with a hail of publicity aided by high-profile tweets from a number of the game's top stars. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And boy, it's good to have it back.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's hard to know why I, and millions of other football fans across the world, get so excited about the release of a new game that is, let's face it, basically the same thing year on year. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> But we do and FIFA is back with it's usual raft of tweaks designed to keep the game moving forward as well as the usual staple of fan favourites. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-top-footy-pick-chelsea-strike-ace.html" target="_blank">FIFA 16 Ultimate Team</a>, career and manager mode, online pro clubs, challenges and team of the week features are all back for more. There is a brand new FIFA Trainer guide to help newbies learn the ropes, but it is also useful for experienced players looking to take their skills to the next level.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The first, and probably most impressive, thing you notice is the graphics. This is always the area where FIFA has wiped the floor with Pro Evo and built its reputation as the No.1 football game on the planet. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Gradual improvement has been replaced by a huge leap forward and advanced face-mapping technology really bares fruit in the 2016 version of the franchise.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The star players do genuinely look like their real-life counterparts now and are, frankly, a work of art.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITJAe2bdeaWaJTKjWYpUTk3qA6EigtY3ZHTV4XX81GXa-SHXDBkyyP04gwpoFenNS4Hb7Vq9A2-JkzvS40M_k7vkI-DeF11M0HLApeftsSvOtu3x7G03gHCsW8VNWdJRRJqaSmaqX0nk/s1600/FIFA+16+review-+The+days+of+lazy+defending+-+and+attacking+-+are+long+gone+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 review: The days of lazy defending - and attacking - are long gone" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITJAe2bdeaWaJTKjWYpUTk3qA6EigtY3ZHTV4XX81GXa-SHXDBkyyP04gwpoFenNS4Hb7Vq9A2-JkzvS40M_k7vkI-DeF11M0HLApeftsSvOtu3x7G03gHCsW8VNWdJRRJqaSmaqX0nk/s640/FIFA+16+review-+The+days+of+lazy+defending+-+and+attacking+-+are+long+gone+3.jpg" title="FIFA 16 review: The days of lazy defending - and attacking - are long gone" width="597" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA 16 continues to deliver the same quality footballing experience</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The hugely popular - and massively lucrative - <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/fifa-16-fut-update-price-setting.html" target="_blank">Ultimate Team </a>has had a few tweaks but it is still guaranteed to deliver plenty of controller-slamming moments.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> EA Sports have worked hard on improving the all-round gameplay and it's paying off as the game gradually becomes tougher. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> For example, the first two goals I conceded on Ultimate Team were down to me assuming my player (I'm blaming you, Phil Jagielka) would simply hoover up the ball that was coming towards him and I'd be able to launch a swift counter-attack.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In fact he carried on running in a straight line, the ball went past him and the forward was through on goal. Twice. In the same game. Welcome to FIFA 16.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlxeYETz7fG63IURbvfucdUlvteSRZz1caxTN7y8JWZvCe5N5rENP62vJ_KgOWJX-SEhAWVRqb12G5TB80CDG4j1383EaxwXqmBXpSzGN4B_hJZpvKcvO8GlkR9yDvhhm1hvDe94DQFU/s1600/FIFA+16+review-+The+days+of+lazy+defending+-+and+attacking+-+are+long+gone+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 review: The days of lazy defending - and attacking - are long gone" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlxeYETz7fG63IURbvfucdUlvteSRZz1caxTN7y8JWZvCe5N5rENP62vJ_KgOWJX-SEhAWVRqb12G5TB80CDG4j1383EaxwXqmBXpSzGN4B_hJZpvKcvO8GlkR9yDvhhm1hvDe94DQFU/s640/FIFA+16+review-+The+days+of+lazy+defending+-+and+attacking+-+are+long+gone+4.jpg" title="FIFA 16 review: The days of lazy defending - and attacking - are long gone" width="597" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA 16 is out now</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's a steep learning curve and the reduced level of AI involved when controlling a player means the days of lazy defending - and attacking - are long gone. I lost count of the number of penalties I gave away early on by assuming that charging at the man with the ball would mean I would simply come away with it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> That isn't to say the general level of AI has decreased. Far from it. Across all other areas of the game the computer has become smarter and will make moves to cut off your attacks by holding their position or closing down space in a much-more realistic manner.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA 16 feels like more of a chess match and has moved closer to the real thing in that sense. The art of goalscoring has become harder to perfect and hitting the back of the net feels more precious. Goals change games and if you give one away, a quick change in tactics from the opposition can mean you're in big trouble. And all of that is very much a good thing. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There will be those who complain because you can no longer breeze past defenders and rely solely on pace. I am certainly not one of them. It's more about the skill of the player picking the right pass, the right touch, shot or cross at the right time. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I was never a fan of the FIFAs where speed was king. Obviously it is still a useful tool but the playing field has been levelled and it's the small margins which now win games. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And it's that which will provide the edge-of-the-sofa tension and smashed controllers across the globe for another 12 months.</div>

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A top footy pick: Chelsea strike ace Diego Costa set to join rival Arsenal in FIFA 16 GOTW

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAOKoOjMNruHwvwDaVflwzJMO2gBjsP2t7FwZ7BvLHxhXfVuPzsoGz0nVEDiqaklQzkhL-gfImk_eb_Hr8HmbDLWAUWR-LH5nFXTQ57e7EWAyYAL1ZweRIjiiR4o9pJ8bSMTinDxoGeU/s1600/A+top+footy+pick-+Chelsea+strike+ace+Diego+Costa+set+to+join+rival+Arsenal+in+FIFA+16+GOTW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A top footy pick: Chelsea strike ace Diego Costa set to join rival Arsenal in FIFA 16 GOTW" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAOKoOjMNruHwvwDaVflwzJMO2gBjsP2t7FwZ7BvLHxhXfVuPzsoGz0nVEDiqaklQzkhL-gfImk_eb_Hr8HmbDLWAUWR-LH5nFXTQ57e7EWAyYAL1ZweRIjiiR4o9pJ8bSMTinDxoGeU/s640/A+top+footy+pick-+Chelsea+strike+ace+Diego+Costa+set+to+join+rival+Arsenal+in+FIFA+16+GOTW.jpg" title="A top footy pick: Chelsea strike ace Diego Costa set to join rival Arsenal in FIFA 16 GOTW" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chelsea star Diego Costa's FIFA 16 stats</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA 16's Goals of the Week have been chosen by EA Sports and includes the likes of Chelsea's Diego Costa and Arsenal's Mesut Ozil.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Blues have found themselves wanting for goals in the Premier League, something that hasn't been a problems for fans on the new footy title.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Chelsea and their star players face run-ins with the likes of Aston Villa, West Ham and Stoke to get their season back on track.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Another Premier League players has also made the FIFA GOTW list, with Arsenal's Ozil being used to score an audacious attempt from the edge of the penalty area.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><iframe width="640" height="378" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ImnWv2Up-jE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div style="text-align: justify;"> EA Sports released the new video of FIFA 16 show-stoppers earlier this week after revealing some of the new improvements added to the game.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The game's second update has been introduced this week, making changes to to the title on Xbox One, PS4 and PC that looks to improve some of FIFA 16's features and known bugs.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It includes general stability improvements, addressing issues identified by the community and the FIFA team who have also introduced an update to FIFA 16 FUT.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> One issue that has been sorted is the relisting of Transfer List items not retaining previous price settings.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The full list of <a href="http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/611056/FIFA-16-FUT-update-PS4-EA-Sports-Xbox-One-Ultimate-Team-PC-FIFA-coins-stolen" target="_blank">FIFA 16 updates</a> can be found here.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvFMISB5pegMNfCoE95AjP1lRY24D5Kqkg5gFCUMNCuVhsNalr5FfWJS5oB3fg2_PtR42rZC_mj4soDuvbQPBrlM4Nymq7xlvv-Cimq0ljr1lfCCBbievK1OMBh02eFJRtk0HKDDcVnU/s1600/A+top+footy+pick-+Chelsea+strike+ace+Diego+Costa+set+to+join+rival+Arsenal+in+FIFA+16+GOTW+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A top footy pick: Chelsea strike ace Diego Costa set to join rival Arsenal in FIFA 16 GOTW" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvFMISB5pegMNfCoE95AjP1lRY24D5Kqkg5gFCUMNCuVhsNalr5FfWJS5oB3fg2_PtR42rZC_mj4soDuvbQPBrlM4Nymq7xlvv-Cimq0ljr1lfCCBbievK1OMBh02eFJRtk0HKDDcVnU/s640/A+top+footy+pick-+Chelsea+strike+ace+Diego+Costa+set+to+join+rival+Arsenal+in+FIFA+16+GOTW+2.jpg" title="A top footy pick: Chelsea strike ace Diego Costa set to join rival Arsenal in FIFA 16 GOTW" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arsenal star Mesut Ozil in FIFA 16</td></tr> </tbody></table>

A top footy pick: Chelsea strike ace Diego Costa set to join rival Arsenal in FIFA 16 GOTW

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FIFA 16 FUT update: Price setting improvements revealed as YouTubers hit by coin theft

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1Nzr6YaplYCNmFPP8kDXkj7ezfrBziRlyAHw1DDUG_ODf5qQXhmJt_kGfYf2OkC_Y3DXqK6aBnmBrV1EV7hkjEBk5BEkydI21QvYuEcCaP5AoN2HUpyZyQH8vUAhmSMpsp1YwQ1vUgk/s1600/FIFA+16+FUT+update-+Price+setting+improvements+revealed+as+YouTubers+hit+by+coin+theft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 FUT update: Price setting improvements revealed as YouTubers hit by coin theft" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1Nzr6YaplYCNmFPP8kDXkj7ezfrBziRlyAHw1DDUG_ODf5qQXhmJt_kGfYf2OkC_Y3DXqK6aBnmBrV1EV7hkjEBk5BEkydI21QvYuEcCaP5AoN2HUpyZyQH8vUAhmSMpsp1YwQ1vUgk/s640/FIFA+16+FUT+update-+Price+setting+improvements+revealed+as+YouTubers+hit+by+coin+theft.jpg" title="FIFA 16 FUT update: Price setting improvements revealed as YouTubers hit by coin theft" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The FIFA 16 FUT update helps to fix issues causing problems on Xbox One, PS4 and PC</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> EA Sports have revealed a new update for FIFA 16 and its Ultimate Team multiplayer, while in other news cyber-thieves have hit some of the game's most prominent YouTube gamers by stealing coins and deleting players.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The game's second update has been introduced this week, making changes to to the title on <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/xbox-one-news-black-ops-3-new-gen-news.html" target="_blank">Xbox One</a>, PS4 and PC that looks to improve some of FIFA 16's features and known bugs.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It includes general stability improvements, addressing issues identified by the community and the FIFA team who have also introduced an update to <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/09/fifa-16-fut-update-ea-sports-reveal.html" target="_blank">FIFA 16 FUT</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> One issue that has been sorted is the relisting of Transfer List items not retaining previous price settings.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA 16 changelog:</div> <ul> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Optimised goalkeeper rushing, AI, and positioning.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Improved player wage accuracy in Career Mode.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Addressed referee/kit clashes.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Addressed an exploit in Virtual Pro leaderboards.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Addressed a shot missing the top corner and still being called a goal. </div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA Trainer button tuning.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Player clipping during intro sequence in certain stadiums.</div> </li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ljWal90cKGkJucRUVXG-GjSIVf-UnJlEutirmtBLL5JBaPexvdDpdt5bE-YjJLIwM0IxszqQis_pmBQFlq0yVUZZdOgLNPrr1sEg-wVnaM6wDXyQhyUPMBk080Dua3revtcMtlyq8xs/s1600/FIFA+16+FUT+update-+Price+setting+improvements+revealed+as+YouTubers+hit+by+coin+theft+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 FUT update: Price setting improvements revealed as YouTubers hit by coin theft" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ljWal90cKGkJucRUVXG-GjSIVf-UnJlEutirmtBLL5JBaPexvdDpdt5bE-YjJLIwM0IxszqQis_pmBQFlq0yVUZZdOgLNPrr1sEg-wVnaM6wDXyQhyUPMBk080Dua3revtcMtlyq8xs/s640/FIFA+16+FUT+update-+Price+setting+improvements+revealed+as+YouTubers+hit+by+coin+theft+2.jpg" title="FIFA 16 FUT update: Price setting improvements revealed as YouTubers hit by coin theft" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YouTube stars have seen their FIFA Coins stolen by hackers</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA 16 FUT update:</div> <ul> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> EA Sports Football Club shared squads not showing players in FIFA menus.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Relisting Transfer List items not retaining previous price settings.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Error message when attempting to apply a contract consumable.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Away crowd wearing incorrect kit.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Some returning users experiencing an issue when naming their club.</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Controller disconnecting in FUT modes</div> </li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In other news hackers have managed to steal millions of FIFA coins from some of YouTube's most prominent FIFA 16 players.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Six confirmed gamers hit by the cyber-thieves includes AnesonGib, W2S, Nepenthez, Nick28T, Bateson87 and matthdgamer and it's thought that those behind the hacks pulled it off by having select Origin accounts moved to new email addresses.</div>

FIFA 16 FUT update: Price setting improvements revealed as YouTubers hit by coin theft

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A top FIFA pick: Liverpool star forward ace closes in on top spot with Arsenal foe in TOTW

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOj0vM9DwmeT5A9ryCVSOhI57RBG5Yqq2k6rIyqCDUK-jQzH_1vYt4yswPFaU1EiVWf06-chP5ee94u8FzzqNNear2KzBJoErNQ8KosAA1Kj1VPBkR_eaNcLc59ZgMhYeOLPmmnDiia6Q/s1600/A+top+FIFA+pick-+Liverpool+star+forward+ace+closes+in+on+top+spot+with+Arsenal+foe+in+TOTW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A top FIFA pick: Liverpool star forward ace closes in on top spot with Arsenal foe in TOTW" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOj0vM9DwmeT5A9ryCVSOhI57RBG5Yqq2k6rIyqCDUK-jQzH_1vYt4yswPFaU1EiVWf06-chP5ee94u8FzzqNNear2KzBJoErNQ8KosAA1Kj1VPBkR_eaNcLc59ZgMhYeOLPmmnDiia6Q/s640/A+top+FIFA+pick-+Liverpool+star+forward+ace+closes+in+on+top+spot+with+Arsenal+foe+in+TOTW.jpg" title="A top FIFA pick: Liverpool star forward ace closes in on top spot with Arsenal foe in TOTW" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez looks set to appear in next week's FIFA 16 TOTW</td></tr> </tbody></table> LIVERPOOL'S Daniel Sturridge joins the likes of Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Tottenham's Erik Lamela in making the FIFA 16 Ultimate Team of the Week top spot. <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Each week FIFA Ultimate Team assembles the best players from international and club competitions from around the world for fans to challenge in FUT.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Alexis Sanchez had a hat-trick as Arsenal left King Power Stadium with a 2-5 victory over Leicester City last weekend, continuing his impressive form against Man Utd by scoring two goals to secure the win at the Emirates.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Meanwhile at Anfield, Daniel Sturridge had two goals as Liverpool held off Aston Villa 3-2, before seeing out a stalemate in the Merseyside derby today.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Robert Lewandowski was a scoring machine this past week and earned himself Hero status when he came in as a substitute and proceeded to score five goals in nine minutes as Bayern Munich defeated VfL Wolfsburg 5-1.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Then over the weekend, he scored two of his club’s three goals as they easily took care of Mainz 05 by the score of 3-0.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Tottenham's Lamela also make the FIFA TOTW, earning his spot after scoring and assisting a goal in the same Premier League game for the first time against Manchester City.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, this week's FUT selection will probably only see Arsenal's Sanchez keep his spot following Arsenal's domination of United on Sunday.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="378" id="flashObj" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=4447140662001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" 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(Spain)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> CB: Kostas Manolas – AS Roma (Italy)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> LM: Alexis Sánchez – Arsenal (England)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> LM: Nolito – RC Celta de Vigo (Spain)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> RM: Erik Lamela – Tottenham Hotspur (England)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> RM: Wahbi Kahzri – Girondins de Bordeaux (France)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> ST: Raffael – Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> ST: Daniel Sturridge – Liverpool FC (England)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> ST: Robert Lewandowski – Bayern München (Germany)</div> </li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Substitutes & Reserves</strong></div> <ul> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> GK: Peter Jehle – FC Vaduz (Switzerland)</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: 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A top FIFA pick: Liverpool star forward ace closes in on top spot with Arsenal foe in TOTW

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FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtmET7D9J1cm7S3ZKyxHX2IefZuaj_YyuO5z3SbIcOXUwQAM2Hvd3KpqJpUVOxz2gz0VmQa3WJjsNF0NExqs5dYeY5IgKJz9EXENxeSY89FJ57N372YlVT_Val6jR6yXLC1hnqITu0OA/s1600/FIFA+16+launch+LIVE-+GAME+hosts+Liverpool+and+Man+Utd+star+sessions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtmET7D9J1cm7S3ZKyxHX2IefZuaj_YyuO5z3SbIcOXUwQAM2Hvd3KpqJpUVOxz2gz0VmQa3WJjsNF0NExqs5dYeY5IgKJz9EXENxeSY89FJ57N372YlVT_Val6jR6yXLC1hnqITu0OA/s640/FIFA+16+launch+LIVE-+GAME+hosts+Liverpool+and+Man+Utd+star+sessions.jpg" title="FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The FIFA 16 midnight launch saw thousands of fans heading out to snap up the game</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> GAME Stores across the UK hosted midnight launch parties for FIFA 16 and will also offer signing sessions from Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham stars in certain locations.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>UPDATE ONE</strong>: Last night saw tens of thousands of football fans heading out to snap up FIFA 16, retail chain GAME has announced today.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Shops were opened in hundreds of different locations at midnight for the launch of the popular soccer title, featuring the likes Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "It has been incredible to see the number of fans already engaging in and enjoying FIFA 16 through EA Access and our preseason demo,” said Nick Channon, Senior Producer of EA Sports FIFA.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “We are very excited with the early feedback, particularly on the balanced gameplay, and now that the game is launching across the globe, we shift our focus to providing the best live service in the industry.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <section class="text-description">GAME is warming up by <a href="http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/606906/FIFA-16-launch-LIVE-Celebrity-Cup-PS4-GAME-midnight-opening-Xbox-One-details" target="_blank">opening hundreds of stores at midnight </a>on Wednesday September 23, <a href="http://instore.game.co.uk/midnight-launches/" target="_blank">You can find the full list here,</a> for the release of FIFA 16.</section><section class="text-description">The retail chain have confirmed that on launch day (Thursday 24th), Premier League and Football League players will be visiting GAME stores across the UK for autograph opportunities with fans.</section><section class="text-description">Nine GAME stores across the UK have players confirmed to be attending, including:</section><section class="text-description"><ul> <li>GAME Trafford, M17 8DF – Ashley Young</li> <li>GAME Meadowhall, S9 1ER – Lewis Price</li> <li>GAME Cardiff (St Davids), CF10 2ER – Craig Noone</li> <li>GAME Thurrock, RM20 2ZQ – Eric Dier</li> <li>GAME Bullring, B5 4BU – Ashley Westwood</li> <li>GAME White Rose, LS11 8LL – Chris Wood</li> <li>GAME Stratford, E15 2JU – Diafra Sakho</li> <li>GAME Liverpool Lord St, L2 1TL – Divock Origi</li> <li>GAME Rochdale, M4 2HU – Calvin Andrew</li> <li>GAME Carlisle, CA3 8PD – Courtney Meppen-Walter</li> </ul> </section><div style="text-align: justify;"> The signings will reportedly happen from 3-5pm.</div> <section class="text-description"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-twitter-extracted-i1443217120245945723="true" lang="en"> <div dir="ltr" lang="en"> Evenin'! GAME stores are READY for YOU + <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAThursday?src=hash">#FIFAThursday</a>! Going to midnight? Drop this a fave! <a href="http://t.co/1CBpde8uq9">http://t.co/1CBpde8uq9</a> <a href="http://t.co/JHf8cvRban">pic.twitter.com/JHf8cvRban</a></div> — GAME.co.uk (@GAMEdigital) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAMEdigital/status/646778727171424257">September 23, 2015</a></blockquote> <section class="text-description"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOanX3jsInQ6VDI40dvZHWc7D8tCDQTSyeYUPHm38vBJ2KEzEHoe39P2x58iuzg0nGi7cRKIJsHtyZe3UFU6_CtnfNLgMDUbH2JT6yOzPP45F81AJ47AWnf8m4sEXCUZN8hhyphenhyphen3v3fn6P8/s1600/FIFA+16+launch+LIVE-+GAME+hosts+Liverpool+and+Man+Utd+star+sessions+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOanX3jsInQ6VDI40dvZHWc7D8tCDQTSyeYUPHm38vBJ2KEzEHoe39P2x58iuzg0nGi7cRKIJsHtyZe3UFU6_CtnfNLgMDUbH2JT6yOzPP45F81AJ47AWnf8m4sEXCUZN8hhyphenhyphen3v3fn6P8/s640/FIFA+16+launch+LIVE-+GAME+hosts+Liverpool+and+Man+Utd+star+sessions+2.jpg" title="FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA 16 fans can pick up the title on Xbox, PlayStation and PC platforms tonight</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQjAyYk4pdx-R2IKeEE5ZGV4QihHxNJM2EF5KUxvdC8ykm4riEFB0DUI-l5RiKpFZ7-VFouMXgRE861mjfaN-8A_QjlfKOpoZ3wkElkNWSVEVJIHz6vsEKsqfVibgPmJQqT15MbcC7BI/s1600/FIFA+16+launch+LIVE-+GAME+hosts+Liverpool+and+Man+Utd+star+sessions+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQjAyYk4pdx-R2IKeEE5ZGV4QihHxNJM2EF5KUxvdC8ykm4riEFB0DUI-l5RiKpFZ7-VFouMXgRE861mjfaN-8A_QjlfKOpoZ3wkElkNWSVEVJIHz6vsEKsqfVibgPmJQqT15MbcC7BI/s640/FIFA+16+launch+LIVE-+GAME+hosts+Liverpool+and+Man+Utd+star+sessions+3.jpg" title="FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA 16 goes head-to-head with PES 2016 in the UK</td></tr> </tbody></table> GAME has advised that midnight launches usually see stores generally open their doors at around 11.45pm – some may open earlier to help you with trade-ins, while tills will be open from midnight.<br /> These select store will close around an hour after opening, while store will open at around 8:30am in the morning.<br /> Alternative places fans can pick up the game on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 and PC, includes:<br /> <ul> <li>Morrisons: FIFA 16</li> <li>Argos: FIFA 16</li> <li>Tesco: FIFA 16 Deluxe Edition</li> <li>365 Games: FIFA 16 Deluxe Edition Game</li> <li>Zavvi: FIFA 16 - Deluxe Edition</li> <li>Amazon: Fifa 16 Super Deluxe </li> </ul> </section><div class="p402_hide htmlappend"> <section class="text-description"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-twitter-extracted-i1443217120245945723="true" lang="en"> <div dir="ltr" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFA16THURSDAY?src=hash">#FIFA16THURSDAY</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JillScott12">@JillScott12</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/carlytelford1">@carlytelford1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EniAlu">@EniAlu</a> put to the test as the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lionesses?src=hash">#Lionesses</a> make their debut in the game! <a href="https://t.co/TH5LdKBwxe">https://t.co/TH5LdKBwxe</a></div> — England (@england) <a href="https://twitter.com/england/status/646965643024052224">September 24, 2015</a> </blockquote> </section></div> </section>

FIFA 16 launch LIVE: GAME hosts Liverpool and Man Utd star sessions

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Confirmed: FIFA announce dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXm9t2V_4Npbm8LzA1WpkIT7ln2MGAJERTDOHe9tJ_9mprw5_Chd906YnUGr_R8PN_FLjGKRRw1okOG5hlOsrPi3zU7dJeJu98TGCr_MghRm6fYj7TSI7ECX-ONQEnVJA8ELZLM1Gd1QE/s1600/Confirmed-+FIFA+announce+dates+for+2022+World+Cup+in+Qatar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Confirmed: FIFA announce dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXm9t2V_4Npbm8LzA1WpkIT7ln2MGAJERTDOHe9tJ_9mprw5_Chd906YnUGr_R8PN_FLjGKRRw1okOG5hlOsrPi3zU7dJeJu98TGCr_MghRm6fYj7TSI7ECX-ONQEnVJA8ELZLM1Gd1QE/s640/Confirmed-+FIFA+announce+dates+for+2022+World+Cup+in+Qatar.jpg" title="Confirmed: FIFA announce dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> FIFA press conference in Zurich was cancelled today</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA have announced the dates for the 2022 World Cup which is scheduled to be held in Qatar.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The 22nd World Cup will be staged from November 21 to December 18 in 2022.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA's executive committee confirmed the dates which means it will be the first ever winter World Cup.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The change from the traditional summer tournament is to avoid Qatar's heat.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The event will take place over 28 days, which is four less than usual.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's understood a shorter tournament was approved to lessen the disruption to leagues like the Premier League who will have to shut down mid-season.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A FIFA press conference in Zurich with president Sepp Blatter was cancelled today just minutes before it was due to start.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It was then announced that the meeting will take place in December.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Football's world governing body have been embroiled in controversy following the arrest of several officials on money laundering and other corruption-related charges.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Secretary General Jerome Valcke was suspended over allegations that he was part of a scheme selling World Cup tickets for up to five times their value.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In June, Blatter announced he was going to step down as president days after being re-elected for a fifth term.</div>

Confirmed: FIFA announce dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

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A top FIFA pick: Man City star David Silva set to join league rivals Chelsea ace in list

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrW-PUfphPJbnWJ6ZB0OYNqqODs7GDlHXmQjV4PeDrRO-F3LmXiZkSWsny4AfrO2gIShq-0WBBE2RznlvfOypadFrfZbVK1LgnzkuGBLwYVwYdiID6QUbkZrSklkhA5TumtD0A8XdWlQ/s1600/A+top+FIFA+pick-+Man+City+star+David+Silva+set+to+join+league+rivals+Chelsea+ace+in+list.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A top FIFA pick: Man City star David Silva set to join league rivals Chelsea ace in list" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrW-PUfphPJbnWJ6ZB0OYNqqODs7GDlHXmQjV4PeDrRO-F3LmXiZkSWsny4AfrO2gIShq-0WBBE2RznlvfOypadFrfZbVK1LgnzkuGBLwYVwYdiID6QUbkZrSklkhA5TumtD0A8XdWlQ/s640/A+top+FIFA+pick-+Man+City+star+David+Silva+set+to+join+league+rivals+Chelsea+ace+in+list.jpg" title="A top FIFA pick: Man City star David Silva set to join league rivals Chelsea ace in list" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Manchester City and Chelsea have strong passers in FIFA 16</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> THE top FIFA 16 players ratings are in and it looks like both Chelsea and Manchester City are going to benefit from having some silky pass options this year.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/09/fifa-16-vs-pes-2016-why-pro-evolution.html" target="_blank">Developers EA Sports</a> have warned gamers that they should never underestimate a playmaker, they might not be putting the ball in the back of the net, but the best ones are able to find the open teammate and change the complexion of a match.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fans have had the chance to try out the new No Touch Dribbling techniques added to the game, which aim to free you from the ball to buy time, create separation, give time to set up a feint or skill move to help pass a defender. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's been available in the FIFA 16 Demo launch earlier this month, alongside the new FIFA Trainer, an updated tool for FIFA 16 that EA Sports hopes will help you reach your potential on the pitch.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Basic commands get you started while deeper hints will improve the game of the most skilled player.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And for those wanting to know where they can pick up the best passers in the game, FIFA DEVs have put together a top ten shortlist you can check out below.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <section class="text-description"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <div dir="ltr" lang="en"> See more top <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFA16?src=hash">#FIFA16</a> player stats in our Ratings Hub: <a href="http://t.co/2jRsuZBBAA">http://t.co/2jRsuZBBAA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFA16Ratings?src=hash">#FIFA16Ratings</a> <a href="http://t.co/SEwsEEccPD">pic.twitter.com/SEwsEEccPD</a></div> — EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFIFA/status/645171745457074176">September 19, 2015</a></blockquote> </section><section class="text-description"><strong>Top 10 Passers on FIFA 16:</strong></section><section class="text-description"><ul> <li>10. LIONEL MESSI - FC BARCELONA (SPAIN)</li> <li>9. FRANCESCO TOTTI - AS ROMA (ITALY)</li> <li>8. ANTONIO CASSANO - SAMPDORIA (ITALY)</li> <li>7. DANIEL PAREJO - VALENCIA CF (SPAIN)</li> <li>6. ANDRÉS INIESTA - FC BARCELONA (SPAIN)</li> <li>5. XABI ALONSO - FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN (GERMANY)</li> <li>4. TONI KROOS - REAL MADRID CF (SPAIN)</li> <li>3. DAVID SILVA - MANCHESTER CITY (ENGLAND)</li> <li>2. CESC FABREGAS - CHELSEA FC (ENGLAND)</li> <li>1. ANDREA PIRLO - NEW YORK CITY FC (MLS)</li> </ul> </section>

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Top play: Man Utd's set piece ace Memphis Depay set to join Barca star in FIFA 16 hitlist

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQ2ynxlMsUQZMNiHAi6hSDplZf9vI8kc41F9edWU2Pf-6JXZJFfHSEQcqdj5dsAzD9-cTetTSNN9K73WyP_CqTo3IkZqFHJRt_6fqj9IzEA2ZMkbEuZfLGY956AE3UzFS68fYaw23HyU/s1600/Top+play-+Man+Utd%2527s+set+piece+ace+Memphis+Depay+set+to+join+Barca+star+in+FIFA+16+hitlist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Top play: Man Utd's set piece ace Memphis Depay set to join Barca star in FIFA 16 hitlist" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQ2ynxlMsUQZMNiHAi6hSDplZf9vI8kc41F9edWU2Pf-6JXZJFfHSEQcqdj5dsAzD9-cTetTSNN9K73WyP_CqTo3IkZqFHJRt_6fqj9IzEA2ZMkbEuZfLGY956AE3UzFS68fYaw23HyU/s640/Top+play-+Man+Utd%2527s+set+piece+ace+Memphis+Depay+set+to+join+Barca+star+in+FIFA+16+hitlist.jpg" title="Top play: Man Utd's set piece ace Memphis Depay set to join Barca star in FIFA 16 hitlist" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Manchester United's Memphis Depay ranks with the best in FIFA 16</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A game of FIFA on Xbox, PlayStation or PC can hinge on a good set piece, so fans will be happy to learn that the likes of Manchester United's Memphis Depay have managed to make the top ten for this year's instalment.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The list of the top ten best free kick takers in FIFA 16 has been released by EA Sports and features a diverse groups of players from around Europe's best leagues, as well as the MLS and Mexican Liga MX.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Any FIFA fan will confess that a set piece goal that manages to freeze the opposition is a beautiful sight, so When given that opportunity, you'll want one of these 10 guys lining up to take the shot.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>FIFA 16's Top Ten Free Kick Takers:</strong></div> <ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 10. Marco Reus - Borussia Dortmund (Germany)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 9. Alban Meha - Konyaspor (Turkey)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 8. Mehmet Ekici - Trabzonspor (Turkey)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 7. Rasmus Elm - Kalmar FF (Sweden)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 6. Memphis Depay - Manchester United (England)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 5. Lionel Messi - Barcelona (Spain)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 4. Juan Arango - Club Tijuana (Mexico)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 3. Zlatko Junuzovi? - SV Werder Bremen (Germany)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 2. Andrea Pirlo - New York City FC (Mls)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> 1. Hakan Calhanoglu - Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </li> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </ul><iframe width="640" height="378" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-OgKyUuFfI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://www.easports.com/fifa/news/2015/fifa-16-tv-ad" target="_blank">The new TV spot for FIFA 16</a> was launched this week and includes Barca's Lionel Messi taking on Manchester City's Sergio Aguero.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Other stars that pop up include, Alex Morgan, Kobe and Pele, while the Xbox One's new Pro Wireless Controller is also seen being put through its paces.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Messi and Aguero are both seen being used to collect data for the game's new dribble control system, which EA Sports says will give players the freedom to not only decide how but when to touch the ball.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Separation will be available that allows for space between the player and the ball to perform various skill moves, feint, and change direction, all without ever needing to contact the ball," an official game description reads.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> FIFA fans have been able to try out these new features since the launch of the Demo, giving the chance to try out ten teams in stadiums including Borussia-Park and CenturyLink Field. Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu is also available.</div> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">16 Brazilian Clubs incl. Fluminense, Santos, and São Paulo will be in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFA16?src=hash">#FIFA16</a>! <a href="http://t.co/1iJpuGaD45">http://t.co/1iJpuGaD45</a> <a href="http://t.co/5Pv8ZnXBHg">pic.twitter.com/5Pv8ZnXBHg</a></p>— EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFIFA/status/642789812185993217">September 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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FIFA 16: Why EA Sports are removing 13 women footy stars from its lineup

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhap7iifLKfoxyGr7n-f5bQl1tFOoy_brzMFIkV-pnF4l7Ua8dx7-fX42m0YQEmzHiP9-86tdQcDr46mDU5ex2lAbd5cfJk0VesFoQZ4gF1jO7Uk7dnfTvQUfS3Ma-WenfUG0JEVGkR40g/s1600/FIFA+16-+Why+EA+Sports+are+removing+13+women+footy+stars+from+its+lineup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FIFA 16: Why EA Sports are removing 13 women footy stars from its lineup" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhap7iifLKfoxyGr7n-f5bQl1tFOoy_brzMFIkV-pnF4l7Ua8dx7-fX42m0YQEmzHiP9-86tdQcDr46mDU5ex2lAbd5cfJk0VesFoQZ4gF1jO7Uk7dnfTvQUfS3Ma-WenfUG0JEVGkR40g/s640/FIFA+16-+Why+EA+Sports+are+removing+13+women+footy+stars+from+its+lineup.jpg" title="FIFA 16: Why EA Sports are removing 13 women footy stars from its lineup" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA 16 will see 13 women players removed from the roster</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> EA Sports have revealed that they plan to remove 13 players from the all-new women's national team rosters in FIFA 16.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The move comes after it was revealed their inclusion in a video game could threaten their eligibility in the NCAA, The National Collegiate Athletic Association, a non-profit association which regulates athletes of 1,281 institutions; conferences; organizations; and individuals.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A statement from EA Sports confirms that it was informed by the NCAA of the situation, which would see their appearance in the game risk their eligibility, with six players included from Canada, six from Mexico and one from Spain.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> EA Sports added that they are compiling with the ruling that will avoid the risk of damaging the players' collegiate careers.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.ea.com/news/womens-national-teams-roster-and-player-update" target="_blank">The statement from EA Sports</a> in full, reads: "In EA SPORTS FIFA 16, fans can now play with 12 Women’s National Teams for the first time in franchise history.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "It’s a huge achievement for our franchise and our players, and the feedback on their inclusion in game has been overwhelmingly positive through our demo. Today, with EA Access Play it First Trials, players now have the chance to play with all 12 teams for the first time.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We wanted to ensure all FIFA fans are updated on the final players and rosters. Of the hundreds of players on these rosters, 13 are currently attending or likely to attend NCAA-sanctioned schools in the U.S.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "The NCAA recently informed EA SPORTS that these 13 student-athletes would be risking their eligibility for collegiate athletics by being included in FIFA 16.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We do not agree with this position.  All rights were secured following standard protocol with national governing bodies and federations, and none of these NCAA student-athletes or potential student athletes were to be individually compensated by EA SPORTS for their inclusion in the game. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We believe this decision denies these 13 athletes the opportunity to represent their countries in the game, but we have removed them from FIFA 16 to ensure there is no risk to their eligibility."</div>

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A FIFA 16 Gem: Three Everton stars set to join top Premier League rival Chelsea aces

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7D5v1nX636R-HRLMZAzWYSoevf2HgdaJQeiSamAZbL4wDGU12BcxP7OrumWOXNUYhU0SibUdIVJ4V30TNeRZRqUbZwjkKbk0Kwg8nl4ZadCc7VFM4EprjgpereT9JM1wXYIm7fMmGSA/s1600/A+FIFA+16+Gem-+Three+Everton+stars+set+to+join+top+Premier+League+rival+Chelsea+aces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A FIFA 16 Gem: Three Everton stars set to join top Premier League rival Chelsea aces" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7D5v1nX636R-HRLMZAzWYSoevf2HgdaJQeiSamAZbL4wDGU12BcxP7OrumWOXNUYhU0SibUdIVJ4V30TNeRZRqUbZwjkKbk0Kwg8nl4ZadCc7VFM4EprjgpereT9JM1wXYIm7fMmGSA/s640/A+FIFA+16+Gem-+Three+Everton+stars+set+to+join+top+Premier+League+rival+Chelsea+aces.jpg" title="A FIFA 16 Gem: Three Everton stars set to join top Premier League rival Chelsea aces" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIFA 16 has some top prospects from Chelsea, Everton and other Premier League sides</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> THREE Everton stars are joining Premier League rivals from Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City, Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester United in FIFA 16's top Career Mode Prospects list.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Each player needs to start at the bottom and make their way to superstar status and most of the stars included in the Premier League have already made it to a top team who can vie for silverware each season.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> But who are those prospects that will become the next Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? EA Sports have compiled a long list of prospects that can be found in the game.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>Some players you should look out for when playing Career Mode in FIFA 16, includes:</strong></div> <ul> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Jupiler Pro League: Anderlecht Youri Tielemans</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Manchester United Memphis Depay</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Spain Primera Division:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Valencia Francisco Alcacer Garcia</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Manchester City Raheem Sterling</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Manchester United Luke Shaw</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Italy Serie A: Juventus Paulo Dybala</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Italy Serie A: Juventus Daniele Rugani</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Germany Bundesliga: FC Schalke 04 Maximilian Meyer</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Germany Bundesliga: 1899 Hoffenheim Niklas Sule</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Germany Bundesliga: Bayer 04 Leverkusen Julian Brandt</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Holland Eredivisie: Ajax Riechedly Bazoer</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Switzerland Super League: FC Basel Breel Donald Embolo</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Everton Ross Barkley</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Everton John Stones</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Chelsea Kurt Zouma</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Spain Segunda A: Real Valladolid Kepa Arrizabalaga</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Manchester United Adnan Januzaj</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Newcastle United Chancel Mbemba</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Liverpool Divock Origi</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur Nabil Bentaleb</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Everton Gerard Deulofeu</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> Spain Primera Division: Sevilla Denis Suarez Fernandez</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England League Championship: Derby County Will Hughes</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Chelsea<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bertrand Traore</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Chelsea Abdul Rahman Baba</div> </li> <li><div style="text-align: justify;"> England Premier League: Manchester City Kelechi Iheanacho</div> </li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The full list of Premier League prospects, both hidden gem and U21 stars, <a href="https://www.easports.com/fifa/news/2015/fifa-16-ratings-career-mode-hidden-gems" target="_blank">can be found here</a>.</div> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">See the full list of over 650 playable teams in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFA16?src=hash">#FIFA16</a> including 12 Women's National Teams! <a href="http://t.co/Ts7gp9b8St">http://t.co/Ts7gp9b8St</a> <a href="http://t.co/70Cd98c2lT">pic.twitter.com/70Cd98c2lT</a></p>— EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFIFA/status/644239857234149376">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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