Roma announce long-term partnership with EA Sports | OneFootball

Roma have announced their new long-term partnership with video game developer EA Sports.

In an official statement on their website, Roma announced, “The partnership between AS Roma and EA SPORTS aims to bring Giallorossi fans ever closer to the players and the club they love. EA SPORTS FC 25 will also include AS Roma Femminile, one of the two Italian women’s teams licensed in FC.

AS Roma and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), announced today an exclusive, multi-year partnership that will bring both the men’s and women’s teams to EA SPORTS FC™ for the first time, starting with the launch of EA SPORTS FC 25. This exclusive agreement will see AS Roma fully integrated into the world’s game, including FC MOBILE and FC Online, marking EA SPORTS’ dedication to providing players with an authentic and comprehensive football experience.

The groundbreaking collaboration highlights a significant milestone as AS Roma’s women’s team, winner of last year’s Italian league championship and Coppa Italia, becomes one of the two Italian women’s Serie A teams to be licensed in the FC series, enhancing the EA SPORTS FC commitment to driving meaningful impact towards women’s football globally.

“We are very pleased to welcome back among our partners such a prestigious brand popular with gamers around the world in EA SPORTS FC,” commented AS Roma CEO Lina Souloukou. “It is a source of great satisfaction for our Club to be represented in the video game not only through the men’s team but also with the presence of our Female Italian Champions. We thank EA SPORTS for giving us this opportunity that represents a huge step forward on a cultural level for the affirmation of women’s football.”

The in-game integration will feature accurate representations of AS Roma’s badge and both teams’ kits, ensuring fans can enjoy a truly immersive experience. Giallorossi supporters worldwide can look forward to experiencing the thrill of playing as their favorite team in stunning detail when EA SPORTS FC 25 launches later this year, with every moment brought to life with unprecedented realism.

“We’re thrilled to introduce AS Roma men’s and women’s teams into EA SPORTS FC as we look to bring fans closer to the players, clubs, and leagues they love,” said James Taylor, Director of FC Football Partnerships. “This collaboration represents a deepened commitment to the Italian football community and we’re excited to honour the rich heritage and passionate fanbase of the Giallorossi”.

To celebrate the partnership, a video featuring Blanco, one of Italy’s leading music artists and a passionate AS Roma fan, has been released. Blanco, known for his deep connection to Rome where his father was born and lived for many years, perfectly embodies the spirit of its beloved football club.

EA SPORTS FC offers unparalleled authenticity, allowing players to control the world’s biggest leagues, clubs, and players with state-of-the-art gameplay and realism. Fans will experience the latest updates across the EA SPORTS FC ecosystem, including EA SPORTS FC 25, FC Mobile and FC Online.”