With an all-new animation system and first touch control, the FIFA Soccer franchise continues to set the standard as the most comprehensive soccer simulation ever created. “Shevchenko, Morientes, Sanchez and Viera have each made a significant impact on the sport and each brings a wide range of personality and style to the FIFA Soccer franchise.”
“All three players represent the global importance of soccer and help make the FIFA franchise the most authentic and dominant video game on the market,” said Matt Bilbey, Director of Worldwide Soccer for EA SPORTS. Sanchez, an emerging superstar in the Mexican league, currently serves as the captain of 10-time national champion Chivas. Spanish born Morientes is a three-time Champions League winner playing for Real Madrid and has scored more than 100 goals since joining the club in 1997.
Shevchenko was the leading scorer for the Italian series A champions AC Milan last year. To think that my likeness is in the game, and that all the great teams from the Mexican League are now available, is tremendous.”Īll three soccer stars will appear on packaging and merchandising for FIFA Soccer 2005 in North America while Patrick Viera will replace Sanchez in the European territories. “I love EA SPORTS, especially the FIFA franchise. “Becoming a FIFA cover athlete is an incredible honor,” said Sanchez, a native of Guadalajara, Mexico. The FIFA Soccer franchise, celebrating its 11th season this year, introduces Sanchez and the entire 18-team Mexican League for the first time to the game. – Monday, October 4th, 2004 – Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) announced today that soccer stars Andriy Shevchenko, Fernando Morientes, and Oswaldo Sanchez will serve as the North American spokesmen for FIFA Soccer 2005, scheduled for release this fall under the EA SPORTS™ brand. Soccer Stars from Around the World Endorse Best-Selling EA SPORTS Soccer Franchise ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO, FERNANDO MORIENTES AND OSWALDO SANCHEZ ANNOUNCED AS COVER ATHLETES FOR EA’S FIFA SOCCER 2005