{"id":11110,"date":"2019-09-25T16:47:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T15:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/?p=11110"},"modified":"2019-09-25T16:48:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T15:48:00","slug":"fifa-20-cfg-announces-global-partnership-with-ea-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fifaultimateteam.it\/en\/fifa-20-cfg-announces-global-partnership-with-ea-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA 20: CFG announces global partnership with EA Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, City Football Group and EA  SPORTS announce a new global partnership that sees the gaming giant  become the Official Gaming Partner of Manchester City, New York City FC  and Melbourne City FC.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EA SPORTS FIFA franchise has been at the heart of football  video gaming for over 25 years. EA SPORTS FIFA 20 uses the kits,  stadiums and players to guarantee fans one of the most authentic and  engaging football experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on the existing Manchester City partnership that saw the  City kit worn 246 million times and Sergio Aguero\u2019s avatar scoring 217  million goals in EA SPORTS FIFA 19, the new global partnership will see a  deeper and more integrated approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each club will develop its own strategy for fan engagement and will  continue to have esports players representing the club at big  tournaments all over the world. City Football Group\u2019s collection of  players include Manchester City\u2019s Shaun &#8216;Shellzz&#8217; Springette, Melbourne  City\u2019s Marcus Gomes and NYCFC player, Chris Holly, who made esports  history by becoming the first ever eChampions League winner in May 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manchester City\u2019s collaboration will include a monthly lifestyle  gaming show, created by CityTV, on the latest trends in football and  gaming, focussing on the EA SPORTS FIFA Team of the Week, EA SPORTS  Player of the Month and other landmark moments in the football schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src='https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/10228001001\/4Jg6PCnWFg_default\/index.html?videoId=6089024946001' allowfullscreen frameborder=0><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damian Willoughby, Senior Vice President of Partnerships at City  Football Group, said: \u201cThis partnership is significant for City Football  Group. By enhancing our existing Manchester City partnership and  becoming a global partner for the Group, we\u2019re excited to break into new  ground within the gaming industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe know that playing EA SPORTS FIFA entices gamers to become  lifelong football supporters so having all three clubs represented in  FIFA 20 provides us with a unique opportunity. Our presence in esports  has grown significantly over the past three years with each club having a  selection of esports players, an exciting content strategy in place and  hosting a series of events including tournaments for fans to  participate in.\u00a0 We look forward to working with EA SPORTS in what  continues to be a very innovative and exciting area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UK&amp;I Country Manager, Electronic Arts, Samantha Ebelthite,  commented: \u201cWe always aim to blur the lines between the virtual and real  worlds of football. Through working with City Football Group on  esports, content and fan engagement initiatives, we are delighted to do  this by bringing fans closer to the clubs that they love. It\u2019s fantastic  to become the group\u2019s Official Football Action Simulation Gaming  Partner and we\u2019re looking forward to a successful partnership\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FIFA 20<\/strong> is available from September 27, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC,  Nintendo Switch. Keep on following us also  through our social <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/futukofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ultimateteam_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> for other news and information.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, City Football Group and EA SPORTS announce a new global partnership that sees the gaming giant become the Official Gaming Partner of Manchester City, New York City FC and Melbourne City FC. The EA SPORTS FIFA franchise has been at the heart of football video gaming for over 25 years. 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