Dispute Continues: Zlatan Ibrahimović Calls Out EA Sports for Using His Image Rights Without Mutual Consent
Update: Since we last covered this story Ibrahimovic has made more accusations. Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that the responsible organisations do not own him but owe him. Since this controversy gained a lot of traction, video game publisher EA Sports addressed the issue by explaining their perspective. Check out the events in chronological order below.
Update: Ibra is not the only one affected. Gareth Bale just joined the conversation and also seems to be left in the dark regarding this issue. Check out his tweet and the original article below.
.@Ibra_official Interesting... what is @FIFPro? 🤔 #TimeToInvestigate
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) November 23, 2020
Yesterday, Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimović added another brace to his goal tally for this season, which brings his total Serie A goals to 10 in 6 games. AC Milan overcame SSC Napoli 3-1 away from home against his former teammate who is now a coach, Gennaro Gattuso (2010-2012 both played together for AC Milan).
Unfortunately, Zlatan picked up a hamstring injury during the later stages of the game that will make him unavailable for at least ten days. Apparently, Ibra is using his free time to play computer games as he suddenly made aggressive statements towards EA Sports and their game FIFA 21 today since he did not give them the permission to use his image within the game.
“Who gave FIFA EA Sport permission to use my name and face? I’m not aware to be a member of Fifpro and if I am I was put there without any real knowledge through some weird manouver. And for sure I never allowed @FIFAcom or Fifpro to make money using me”
“Somebody is making profit on my name and face without any agreement all these years. Time to investigate.”
Somebody is making profit on my name and face without any agreement all these years.
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) November 23, 2020
Time to investigate
It is nothing new that football players are unsatisfied with video game publisher EA Sports. However, most of these conflicts are about more harmless topics such as their ratings or visual appearance within the game.
As usual, we will keep you updated as this story evolves.
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Nike Cryoshot Tiempo Legend R10 'Ronaldinho' Shoes Leaked
Nike will launch a special signature edition of the new Cryo Shot Tiempo Legend for Ronaldinho for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to sneaker source @sneakermarketro and @vladieboi, we can share official images of the Nike Cryo Shot Tiempo Legend R10 'Ronaldinho' boots, which are scheduled to drop in the summer of 2026.
The Nike Cryo Shot Tiempo Legend R10 'Ronaldinho' features a white and metallic gold colorway, directly inspired by the 'Touch of Gold' Tiempo boots originally worn by the Brazilian player. The cleats sport a white quilted upper complemented by metallic gold accents on the Swoosh, stitching, and the classic fold-over tongues, which feature the signature R and 10 branding. This modern Cryo Shot edition blends the heritage design with a new clear-coated sole unit that encases the studs.
The Nike Cryo Shot Tiempo Legend R10 'Ronaldinho' soccer cleats will be available to purchase in Summer 2026.
Emiliano Martinez to Wear Special Adidas Predator Gloves for 2026 World Cup
Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez will sport a special edition of the Adidas Predator goalkeeper gloves during the 2026 World Cup. The new gloves have been specifically designed to match the colors of Argentina's home goalkeeper kit for the tournament.
The official Argentina national team account shared images of the goalkeepers in training, highlighting the special Adidas Predator gloves. The design perfectly complements the Argentina 2026 home goalkeeper jersey, creating a unified look for the reigning World Cup champion.
Argentina 2026 World Cup Squad Portrait Photos Released
The official squad portraits for the Argentina national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup have been released, giving us a first real look at the special gold sleeve badge. As previously reported, former World Cup-winning nations will wear an exclusive gold-themed patch on their right sleeve during the tournament, setting them apart from the rest of the competing teams.
In addition to the striking gold sleeve patch, the Adidas home kit features the golden 2022 FIFA World Cup champions badge prominently on the center of the chest.
England 2026 World Cup Match Boots Stolen in Kansas City
The England national team has suffered a major setback ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign, as the match boots of several top players were stolen from a transport van. The incident, first reported by Craig Hope and Jack Gaughan for the Daily Mail, has left the squad's staff scrambling to secure replacements before their first training session in Kansas City on Saturday.
In addition to the players' custom footwear, the thieves also made off with nearly all of the team's training footballs, reportedly leaving just a single ball behind. The logistical nightmare means kit managers and equipment staff must now work rapidly with their respective brands to supply the squad with new boots in time for their opening matches of the tournament.
Awesome: Leeds United 26-27 Home Kit Concept Based on Leaked Bayern München Away Kit
A stylish Leeds United home kit concept has caught the attention of fans online. Created by Leeds supporter and graphic designer @ZK1919, the concept directly adapts the design of an Adidas FC Bayern away kit, transforming it into a Leeds home shirt.
The concept features the classic Adidas Trefoil logo and integrates Leeds United's front-of-shirt sponsor, Red Bull. To match the club's traditional colors, the designer swapped the original red accents for yellow and outlined the Red Bull logo in blue. The concept also sparked discussions among supporters regarding the exact shade of yellow, the choice of the club badge, and the potential constraints of Red Bull's corporate branding rules on future kits.
While purely a fan-made design and not an official leak for the 2026-27 season, it highlights the potential of an Adidas Trefoil Leeds kit. The actual Leeds United 26-27 home kit has been very unpopular ahead of its release.
Bayern München 26-27 Away Slides Leaked
We can leak images of Adidas Bayern München slides, revealing a design mirroring by the club's upcoming away kit.
The slides feature a white base and a textured strap showcasing the traditional FC Bayern München e.V. crest. As 2026-27 away kit's color palette, the strap is accented with Adidas' signature three stripes in a distinct navy, red, and navy combination.
2026 World Cup Sleeve Patches Guide Revealed
FIFA is introducing an updated sleeve patch system for all national teams competing in the 2026 World Cup. Now, an official document confirms which kit goes with which kit.
The seven former World Cup-winning nations will wear exclusive gold-themed patches on their right sleeves, while the rest of the teams will use standard black-and-white versions. Additionally, the left sleeve patch will update dynamically, changing for every matchday during the group stage and continuing to update for each knockout round from the round of 32 through to the final.