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The soccer gaming trajectory of Electronic Arts Archives took a significant turn last year. EA Sports and FIFA officially ended their 30-year partnership, but this would have no impact on the gaming experience for soccer enthusiasts. Specifically, when their newest edition promises the inclusion of the league with a rising tide of top-tier players.

The 24th installment of the EA Sports soccer game promises a range of new technologies to improve the gameplay, as well as new scanned faces and updated teams. Their inclusion of the Ballon d’Or in career mode was one of the most anticipated features of the game. It was, however, the licensing of the leagues, including the Saudi Pro League, that stood out for supporters across the world.

What’s new for the soccer fans in FC24?

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The soccer games of EA Sports throughout the years are known for their realistic graphics and their use of cutting-edge technologies, such as Hypermotion. The buzz around FC24 is building as the eSports company has been releasing details about new additions in the soccer game. One of their major additions is the Saudi Pro League. Fans can now enjoy the authentic experience of playing with some of the world’s best players, such as Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Jordan Henderson, and Roberto Firmino with clubs they represent this season.

The licensing of the Saudi Pro League was a significant move for EA Sports. It also showed that the eSports organization was willing to adapt to the changing landscape of soccer, as more and more players are making moves to the Middle East. The inclusion of the Saudi Pro League will be fascinating to see, and also how it affects fan interest in playing with world-class players.

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The Saudi Pro League: a new home for world-class talent

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The Saudi Pro League is spending big bucks this summer to bring in some of the biggest names in European soccer. The riches of Saudis are in the market to transform the trajectory of the game in the country. Top players who have made a name for themselves in recent years have been flocking to the SPL, drawn by lucrative contracts and the prospect of wider opportunities. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has bankrolled top Saudi soccer clubs with $620 billion of investment, taking the global market by storm in the transfer window.

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Players who were nearing the end of their careers like Karim Benzema, as well as talents from all over the continent, have been signing with the Saudi teams. Veterans like Riyad Mahrez, Eduard Mendy, and Fabinho were being courted by clubs like Al Ittihad, Al Nassr, Al Hilal, and Al Ahli with enormous contracts laid out to the players. The soccer world is looking forward to seeing some classic clashes between the top Saudi sides with each team fielding a roster full of stars in this season.

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