Hats off to EA Sports – they’ve outdone themselves here.
They’ve managed to forget to take off Petr Cech’s headgear when it comes to transfer negotiations.
And the result is hilarious… see for yourself.
Come on, EA – sort it out. Although it’s not the first time this has happened.
In FIFA 18 Career Mode, you were in for quite a surprise if you chose to sign a player from West Brom.
That’s because when you turned up to negotiations, their former manager Tony Pulis came in wearing a cap.
The ex Baggies boss is known for always wearing a cap in real life – so much so that he’s the target of a few jokes.
So, what better way to honour that than by ensuring he’s only seen with a hat in the game?
So, what else in new in FIFA 19?
There are a host of new gameplay features and tweaks set to arrive to this year’s game.
Here are the most important.
Sweet spot
If you tap Circle or B just as your foot hits the ball, you massively increase the chance of striking it into the top corner.
It’s all about timing, so get it wrong and you’ll be punished with a scuffed shot.
Tactics
Game plans have been introduced this year – which are set up before a match.
Here, you can set what tactics your team has depending on certain situations – such as if they’re 1-0 up or losing a match.
Once you have made the plans, simply assign to a D-pad press and you’re good to go.
FIFA 19 Standard and Champions Editions are available to pre-order from GAME and Amazon
Unlike last year, when it was hard to see if a tactical option had been executed, there’s now a clear toggle for on-the-fly instructions.
You’re also now able to adjust your team’s width and depth, as well as instruct your full backs what kind of runs to make in attack or your centre back to cover certain areas of the pitch.
There’s greater control over your team’s defensive style, too – with new settings: “pressure after possession loss,” “constant pressure,” “drop back,” “balanced,” and “pressure on heavy touch.”
Sounds great!
Revised mini-map
A simple but welcome change.
One team will now have triangle icons, the other will have circles – so it’s easier to see who’s who.
Champions League
EA has got everything from the Champions League logo including the commentary team, Derek Rae and Lee Dixon.
It’ll also have its own mode and the ability to create custom tournaments. Amazing.
Europa League
This was slightly overshadowed by the Champions League announcement, but yes the Europa League will also be in FIFA 19.
Expect the full broadcast package, too.
General gameplay
Passing has been re-worked to feel more natural, while a active touch system allows better first touches from different parts of the body.
It also opens up the possibility of a feint attack – where, as the ball approaches, you can shift your weight one way, before going the other.
Stepovers, too, are reportedly easier to pull off and look more convincing – making it harder for your opponent to defend against.
Finally, 50/50 battles over a loose ball will now take into account more variables than last year – such as reaction time.