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BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bellingham and Musiala: EA Sports FC26 cover stars revealed for 2025/26 season
Two of football's brightest young stars, Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala, have been announced as the cover stars of EA Sports plays for Real Madrid and Jamal stars for Bayern Munich, but the pair were once team mates. They both played together for England's youth teams and even shared a room on away who spent most of his childhood in England, eventually decided to play for the German national team, which is the country of his birth. Now, the friends are back side by side - this time on the Standard Edition cover of the new game. Cover stars will miss the start of the season It's the second time Bellingham has featured on the cover of the FC games - formerly known as the Fifa video game about his appearance on this year's cover, Bellingham said: "It's really nice to share this moment with Jamal, as a reflection of how far we've come. I remember our times rooming together in the England youth team, we'd play the game all the time."Musiala said he couldn't wait to tell his little brother: "When I found out I'd be on the cover of FC, it was such a crazy feeling. I thought, how could I tell my little brother? He's a big fan of the game, so this will be a nice surprise for him." The two star players are just 22-years-old and already making a huge impact on world football, but both are currently injured and will miss the start of the new season. Musiala broke his leg in the Club World Cup playing for Bayern Munich, while Bellingham has had surgery on a shoulder problem. FC26: New features, player ratings and soundtrack EA Sports says that FC26 will have improved gameplay, new leagues, features and icons compared to last season's game. The standard version of the game comes out on 26 September 2025 and more details on player cards, stats and the games's soundtrack will be revealed as we get closer to for those that want the Ultimate Edition, you'll spot another familiar face, football legend and in-game icon, Zlatan Ibrahimović.What do you think of the new cover stars? Who would you have picked? Let us know in the comments...
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
EA Sports FC 26 is available to pre-order now, here's everything you need to know
EA has finally lifted the lid on EA Sports FC 26, and it could be the most realistic game in the franchise's history. FC 26 introduces more intelligent goalkeeping, improved dribbling mechanics, a new Archetypes system for more distinctive player roles and a revamped Career Mode designed around real-world challenges. Jude Bellingham returns as one of the game's cover stars, this time alongside Bayern Munich 's Jamal Musiala, while Swedish icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic fronts the Ultimate Edition, making his first return to the franchise since Fifa 23, recreating a famous photo of his younger self in a bedroom covered with Ronaldo posters. FC 26 launches on 26 September, with early access beginning 19 September for anyone who pre-orders the Ultimate Edition. Here's everything you need to know about FC 26, from the new gameplay mechanics to where you can pre-order the Ultimate Edition and Standard Editions of the game. 'EA Sports FC 26': What's new? FC 26 is expected to be EA's most community-driven release yet, with many of the new features shaped by player feedback. The developer says it has focused on improving how the game plays, rather than introducing a standout new game mode or feature, with updates across movement, control and Career Mode. According to EA, the way players move has been adjusted, with changes to dribbling and run curves designed to give gamers tighter control. Goalkeeper positioning has also been overhauled using reinforcement learning, which EA says will lead to more realistic behaviour in one-on-one situations and better reaction times overall. New 'close-body volumetric animations' have also been added to improve player interactions, particularly in shielding and tight spaces. EA is also introducing two new gameplay presets: Competitive Gameplay is designed for use in Ultimate Team and Clubs, while Authentic Gameplay will offer a more realistic experience in Career Mode. Career Mode will gain a new Manager Live hub, which will feature a set of rotating, real-world-inspired challenges that will change throughout the season. EA says it will sit alongside existing Career options, and is designed to add more variety and replayability. A new Archetype system is also being added to Career and Clubs, letting gamers develop specific roles by upgrading attributes and unlocking targeted perks. For Ultimate Team gamers, EA will be adding new seasonal Live Events and tournament modes. The structure of Rivals and Champs will be changing too, with EA saying the aim is to create more varied ways to compete and progress. Where to pre-order 'EA Sports FC 26' 'EA Sports FC 26', Ultimate Edition The Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 26 is for anyone serious about Ultimate Team. As well as the game, you'll get up to 6,000 FC Points over two months, a Season 1 Premium Pass and an additional Player Evolution slot. If you pre-order the Ultimate Edition before 26 August 2025, you'll unlock a set of exclusive bonuses,. As well as seven days of early access starting 19 September, you'll also get an untradeable Icon Player Item in FC 26 that will later upgrade to a Champion Icon, and two rewards for FC 25 (a 93+ Icon Player Pick and an exclusive Evolution item that boosts any player's shooting to 99. You'll also get all the same Career Mode pre-order bonuses as the Standard Edition, including three Icon players for Manager Career, a five-star coach and youth scout, one Archetype unlock consumable, double XP for 10 matches and access to the new Manager Live Challenge content. PC EA Play: £89.99 Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 'EA Sports FC 26', Standard Edition The Standard Edition of EA Sports FC 26 comes with the full base game and dual entitlement, meaning you can play it on both PS4 and PS5 (or Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S) with a single purchase. It includes access to all core modes, including Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Clubs and more, but you won't get any FUT Points or early access. If you pre-order the Standard Edition before 26 August 2025, you'll also receive a bundle of Career Mode bonuses, including three Icon players for Manager Career, a five-star coach and youth scout, one Archetype unlock consumable, double XP for 10 matches and access to the new Manager Live Challenge content. You'll also unlock two FUT rewards in FC 25 – a 93+ Icon Player Pick and a special Evolution item that boosts any player's shooting to 99. The extras are only available as pre-order bonuses and won't be included after launch. Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One PC Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch EA Sports FC 26' release date: When will the game come out? EA has confirmed that EA Sports FC 26 will be released worldwide on Friday 26 September 2025, sticking to its usual end-of-September launch window. As with previous years, anyone who pre-orders the Ultimate Edition will get seven days of early access, with the game unlocking on Friday 19 September 2025. EA Play members will also be able to access a 10-hour trial starting the same day. 'EA Sports FC 26' platforms EA has confirmed that FC 26 will launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Amazon Luna, the Nintendo Switch and the newly released Nintendo Switch 2. Last year's game was the first to bring the full Frostbite engine to Switch, dropping the legacy edition format, and that parity looks set to continue. EA hasn't yet confirmed whether HyperMotion V will be supported on Switch 2, but the upgraded hardware should, in theory, be capable of handling it. Cross-play is also expected to return across current-gen consoles and PC, as it did in previous editions, although platform-specific details are still to be confirmed.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Jude Bellingham Will Miss Up to 3 Months After Shoulder Surgery
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday and was expected to miss the start of the upcoming season. The club said in a brief statement that the England international needed surgery "to address recurrent dislocation of his left shoulder." The procedure was "successful," it added. "Bellingham will now undergo a period of rehabilitation, prior to returning to training and starting his recovery," the club's statement said. Madrid did not say for how long Bellingham will be sidelined, but Spanish media reported he could be out two to three months. Madrid opens its La Liga campaign on Aug. 19 against Osasuna. He is also expected to miss some Champions League games and likely England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September. The 22-year-old Bellingham had been nursing the shoulder injury since 2023 but was delaying the surgery to avoid missing time with Madrid and England. He was able to play while wearing a brace. Bellingham played at the Club World Cup, finishing his second season with Madrid after joining from Borussia Dortmund. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
The Independent
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Thursday's briefing: Jude undergoes op as Lionesses prepare for Euros last eight
Jude Bellingham has gone under the knife to repair a long-standing shoulder injury. The Lionesses are preparing for their Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden, while Crystal Palace are hopeful for a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) intervention on their European demotion. Bellingham goes under the knife Real Madrid and England midfielder Bellingham has undergone shoulder surgery. It was reported in May that Bellingham would have an operation following this summer's Club World Cup and on Wednesday, Real confirmed the procedure had taken place to treat a recurring dislocation of his left shoulder. The surgery is reportedly set to sideline him until October, but the Spanish club did not confirm any length of absence, saying only that Bellingham would now 'begin a period of rehabilitation prior to his return to recovery work'. Bellingham is now set to miss the start of Real's LaLiga campaign and also England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September. Bronze calls for underdog mentality Lucy Bronze urged defending champions England to draw on the underdog mentality buried deep in their DNA when they kick off their Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden in Zurich. 'We said we're a 'new England', a new team,' said Bronze. 'And what was meant by that was, we had a lot of younger players and new players who have very different experiences of playing for England compared to the likes of myself, where we know that England used to have to dig deep all the time, always. 'Like, 2015 was the first time we beat Germany – that's insane to think of right now. 'But England in the past, it was you have to dig out performances and you are maybe the underdog, you aren't the favourite. Whereas this England team has developed and changed.' Parish praying for Palace redemption Crystal Palace will mount a legal challenge to UEFA's decision to exclude them from next season's Europa League, with chairman Steve Parish announcing the club would appeal to CAS. The FA Cup winners have been demoted to the Conference League owing to what Europe's governing body says is a conflict of interest regarding former director and co-owner John Textor, who also owns part of Ligue 1 side Lyon. 'We are still fighting,' Parish told the The Rest is Football podcast. 'There's an appeal process, so we go to CAS which is the court for arbitration and, you know, we're very hopeful. We think we've got great legal arguments. 'We don't think this is the right decision by any means. We know unequivocally that John didn't have decisive influence over the club. 'We know we proved that beyond all reasonable doubt because it's a fact.' Girelli sends Italy through Cristiana Girelli's 90th-minute winner sent Italy through to the semi-finals of Euro 2025 after a 2-1 victory over Norway. Extra-time was looming after Girelli's second-half opener had been cancelled out by Norway's Ada Hegerberg, who had earlier missed a penalty. But Italy's captain stood up when her side needed her to power home a header from Guro Reiten's cross to book their last-four spot, where they will meet either Sweden or England. What's on today England continue their assault on Euro 2025 with a tough-looking quarter-final against Sweden, hoping to build on explosive group wins against the Netherlands and Wales. Elsewhere, Welsh clubs Haverfordwest and Penybont, Northern Irish side Cliftonville and Irish Premier Division outfit St Patrick's Athletic are in Europa Conference League qualifying action.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jude Bellingham undergoes surgery ruling him out of FOUR England games and to miss first months of Real Madrid season
JUDE BELLINGHAM is facing up to three months out after finally undergoing shoulder surgery. The Real Madrid midfielder, 22, has been struggling with the issue for more than 18 months. 2 2 However, Euro 2024 and the Club World Cup delayed him going under the knife. But following Madrid's semi-final exit to PSG at the US tournament last week, England star Bellingham has had "successful surgery". And he is now "beginning a period of rehabilitation", according to the Spanish club. It means that Bellingham might not play again until October. If that is the case, the former Borussia Dortmund man will miss the start of the LaLiga season He could sit out England's next four games too. Those include three World Cup qualifiers AND September's home friendly with Wales. Bellingham will also be unavailable for the first four rounds of the Champions League starting in September. The ace is entering his third season at the Bernabeu following an £88million move from Borussia Dortmund in 2023. He netted 23 goals across 42 games in his first season as Real scooped a LaLiga and Champions League double under Carlo Ancelotti. But both Bellingham and his club ended up empty-handed this term. His goal output was significantly lower with just 15 strikes too, despite playing more matches with 58 appearances.
