EA Sports has now also secured the rights to the Italian top league. We will finally have the Serie A licensed in FIFA 19.
Update: An overview of all leagues and teams in FIFA 19 can be found here:
Every summer, the tug-of-war between Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA over the licenses of leagues and teams intensifies.
After PES already lost the rights to the Champions and Europa Leagues, it seems that EA Sports is set to make another coup: the license for the Italian Serie A.
The Serie A in FIFA 19 – what does it mean for players?
The license includes the Serie A and the Italian League Cup, called “Coppa Italia.”
Thus, the alternative name “Calcio A” will probably come to an end. This was previously used because EA lacked the rights to the Serie A.
With the new licenses, it will be possible for FIFA 19 to use all logos, jerseys, and player names of the teams. EA can also use the Serie A anthem “O Generosa!” by Giovanni Allevi.
Drastic changes are not to be expected for FIFA fans. There may be more face scans of Serie A players. Dries Mertens, for example, still has a face that only vaguely resembles him, much to the dismay of many players.
What we already know about FIFA 19
Besides the licenses for the Serie A and the Champions and Europa Leagues, there is not much confirmed information yet.
The release will probably be as always at the end of September. FIFA 19 has also been announced for the Nintendo Switch – the FIFA project on the Switch therefore goes into round two.
The new cover star is also not yet known; he will probably be announced during E3. We have still highlighted who could grace FIFA 19.
Furthermore, EA is working on the new installment of the game series to include the Chinese Super League. With the stars moving there, this is an attractive league.
