EA Confirm FIFA 21 Inter and Milan Premium Partnerships + Loss of AS Roma
Aug 3, 2020, by Pat
It was only a matter of time after Konami confirmed the absence of Inter and Milan from PES 2021, but now the two Italian giants and EA Sports have announced exclusive partnerships.
Two announcement videos were released, featuring respective club legends Kaka and Javier Zanetti.
On the other hand, EA have released a statement about AS Roma, FIFA 20 Club Partner, who will not be licensed in the upcoming FIFA 21. They will instead by named "Roma FC" and have unofficial kits and stadium but correct players. It remains to be seen whether Konami will sign a deal with the club.
Inter FIFA 21 Premium Partnership
🎮 | GIOCHIAMO
— Inter (@Inter) August 3, 2020
Siamo l'Inter. Insieme siamo più forti. Insieme siamo uniti nella vittoria ⚫🔵
Preparati a vincere con i nerazzurri a San Siro. In esclusiva su #FIFA21 🎮⚽️ @EASPORTSFIFA
Pre-ordina #FIFA21 adesso ➡️ https://t.co/IdtbXIe5ic pic.twitter.com/ItSWdksabv
“This new agreement with Electronic Arts is instrumental for the Club to provide world-class entertainment to our fans, on and off the pitch,” said Alessandro Antonello, Corporate CEO of Inter. “Innovation is at the core of our strategy and we believe that working together with a leader in gaming and e-sports will help us in our objective to get closer to new generations of football lovers worldwide.”
“Our strategic partnerships, with clubs like Inter, are crucial to our vision to grow the love of sport, and in this case, global football worldwide through authentic interactive experiences,” said Nick Wlodyka, Vice President & GM, EA SPORTS FIFA. “Inter is one of the most iconic clubs in the world and we look forward to offering fans an innovative and interactive FIFA experience for years to come.”
AC Milan FIFA 21 Premium Partnership
“The finest blessing of all was the support. It brought us courage and gave us the power to win.” 🔴⚫ @EASPORTSFIFA will be our Official Football Gaming Partner in a new exclusive multi-year partnership 🤝🎮⚽️
— AC Milan (@acmilan) August 3, 2020
Pre-order #FIFA21 now ➡️ https://t.co/tOFBWsCWlM #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/icezTXlNRc
Casper Stylsvig, Chief Revenue Officer of AC Milan said: "We are delighted to welcome EA SPORTS to the AC Milan family as a Premium Partner. This partnership is symbolic of our commitment to delivering world class interactive experiences to our fans all over the world. As a market leader in the world of gaming, in EA SPORTS we have the perfect partner to help us continue on our journey of engaging and exciting the next generation of Rossoneri fans."
"This partnership with AC Milan is a testament to our commitment to bring more authentic interactive experiences to sports fans across the globe" said Nick Wlodyka, Vice President & GM, EA SPORTS FIFA. "As a highly decorated and iconic football club, we look forward to offering AC Milan fans many years of innovative and interactive FIFA experiences to come."
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Djed Spence Receives Shirt From Lionel Messi
Bri Spence, sister of Djed Spence, has shared a photo of her brother receiving a special gift from Lionel Messi after the 2026 World Cup Semi-Final - an Argentina away shirt.
However, our Vietnamese partner @jerseystory_vn spotted that this was not a match-worn jersey, but actually a replica shirt instead.
It is highly likely that Messi and his staff prepared a batch of replica shirts specifically to give away as gifts to opponents and fans after each match.
GKS Katowice 26-27 Away Kit Released
Polish Ekstraklasa club GKS Katowice have officially unveiled the 2026-27 away kit. Made by Macron, the new shirt draws inspiration from both the club's identity and the natural surroundings of the new Arena Katowice.
The Macron GKS Katowice 2026-27 away shirt features a dark green base complemented by yellow trim on the collar, sleeve cuffs and piping across the shoulders. Subtle tonal graphic detailing is woven into the fabric, while the bold yellow sponsor logo and Macron branding create a sharp contrast. The green colourway also references the Załęski Forest, located next to Arena Katowice, symbolizing the connection between the club's new home and its surrounding parklands.
What do you think of the new GKS Katowice 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
No More Capelli: Adidas Grasshopper Zürich 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new Grasshopper Club Zürich 2026-27 away kit has been released. Made by Adidas, it marks the beginning of the brand's partnership with the Swiss club, replacing Capelli Sport after two seasons.
The Adidas Grasshopper Club Zürich 2026-27 away shirt features a dark navy base with an abstract tonal graphic across the front. White Three Stripes on the shoulders, a white crew neck and matching sleeve cuffs provide a clean contrast, completing the first Adidas away kit for Grasshopper Club Zürich's new era.
What do you think of the new Grasshopper Club Zürich 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Balance Newcastle Jets 2026 Australia Cup Kits Released
The new Newcastle Jets 2026 Australia Cup home and away kits have been officially released. Made by New Balance and introduced as a limited release for the club's cup defense, the new Newcastle Jets 2026 Australia Cup shirts feature striking bespoke designs.
