Why Is AS Roma Not Featured in FIFA Games?

Discover why AS Roma is excluded from FIFA due to licensing with Konami and how the game still includes the team creatively.

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AS Roma are not in FIFA because of an exclusive licensing agreement with Konami, which produces eFootball (formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer). This deal prevents EA Sports from using the club's official name, crest, and kits in FIFA. To address this, FIFA creatively integrates the team under a different name, usually with accurate player names and likenesses, ensuring fans can still play with their favorite Roma players despite the branding restrictions.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why is AS Roma not officially licensed in FIFA games? AS Roma is not officially licensed in FIFA games because the club has an exclusive licensing agreement with Konami, makers of eFootball, preventing EA Sports from using Roma's official branding.
  2. How does FIFA include AS Roma players despite licensing restrictions? FIFA includes AS Roma players by using accurate player names and likenesses under a different team name and branding, enabling fans to play with Roma players despite official restrictions.
  3. What is the difference between eFootball and FIFA regarding club licenses? eFootball holds exclusive licenses for certain clubs like AS Roma, meaning FIFA cannot use those clubs' official names, crests, or kits, which results in alternative naming and branding within FIFA games.

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