FIFA apparently wants $ 1 billion from EA every four years for its name

According to the report, after the current contract expires in December 2022, FIFA apparently wants $ 1 billion from EA every four years for its name - more than 250 million US dollars a year. EA is currently paying around $ 150 million annually for these rights, according to the newspaper.

FIFA wants $1 billion from EA for use its name
FIFA apparently wants $ 1 billion from EA every four years for its name

FIFA wants $1 billion from EA for use its name

Instead of "FIFA 23", "EA Sports FC 23" could appear. The dispute between EA and the association is not just about the annual payment.

According to the report, after the current contract expires in December 2022, FIFA apparently wants $ 1 billion from EA every four years for its name - more than 250 million US dollars a year. EA is currently paying around $ 150 million annually for these rights, according to the newspaper.

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Probably even more money is likely to be involved: According to the newspaper, FIFA actually wants to double the amount due, which would be $1.2 billion. The New York Times does not provide any specific details.

However, EA is not only bothered by the high amount, but also by the terms of the contract. FIFA absolutely wants to have the opportunity to conclude further business with other companies in the computer game industry.

Maybe Soon It Will No Longer Be Called FIFA

The "FIFA" series is one of the most successful in gaming history. Still, it could soon be over with her, at least under that name. Because the developers and the football association are apparently fighting over the money.

No video game sells as well as FIFA in Germany year after year, the soccer simulation is also very popular worldwide. Nevertheless, the game series could now face a radical change. It's about the name. The game's manufacturer, EA Sports, has apparently not yet been able to come to an agreement with the world football association FIFA - and without an official “FIFA” license, EA Sports is unlikely to offer a video game with the same title in the future.

How Could It Be Otherwise, it's about money?

EA Sports, which belongs to the EA Company and, in addition to "FIFA", also releases "Madden NFL", has massively increased its sales over the past few years. This is also due to "FIFA", and especially the most popular mode in the game, "FIFA Ultimate Team" (FUT). In it, the players put together their own teams. Top stars are not easy to get, however, they either have to be earned at great expense or you invest real money in addition to the "FIFA" purchase price - the current Playstation 5 version costs around 70 Euros.