Why Are Roma Missing from FIFA 23? Licensing Explained

Discover why AS Roma is not included in FIFA 23 due to exclusive licensing deals with Konami's eFootball.

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Roma aren’t in FIFA 23 due to licensing issues. The club entered into an exclusive partnership with Konami for Pro Evolution Soccer (now called eFootball), which prevents their name, logo, and stadium from appearing in FIFA 23. As a result, the team appears under a generic name.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why isn’t AS Roma officially in FIFA 23? AS Roma is absent from FIFA 23 because they have an exclusive licensing agreement with Konami for the eFootball game, preventing their use of the club’s official name, logo, and stadium in FIFA 23.
  2. What happens to Roma in FIFA 23 without their license? Roma appears under a generic name without official branding in FIFA 23, due to licensing restrictions tied to their exclusive deal with Konami.
  3. Can Roma appear in future FIFA games? Roma could return to FIFA if their exclusive licensing deal with Konami expires or changes, allowing EA Sports to use their official branding again.

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