Not sure this will go anywhere, but it’s interesting none-the-less.
Probably been filed by Sidney Powell.
EA probably does have servers in Germany, at least.
Now that we already have a FIFA thread: another thing currently being debated is the use of likeness in FIFA after Zlatan Ibrahimovic raised the question.
Raiola has claimed only Ibrahimovic holds his image rights - not his club, AC Milan or players union FIFPro - and therefore EA Sports does not have the right to use Ibrahimovic in FIFA.
EA Sports, however, insists it has contractual rights to include the likeness of all players currently in FIFA 21, including Ibrahimovic, after doing a deal with his club AC Milan. EA has said it also has a licence for the use of Gareth Bale, who has also complained on Twitter, after doing a deal with the Premier League. Here’s our explainer on the situation for more.
FIFPro issued a fresh statement yesterday, saying it was getting in touch with those who have recently kicked up a fuss (namely, Zlatan and his agent) over their image rights.
“In light of recent media reports, FIFPro wishes to clarify the manner in which it obtains the image rights of players, and its role in defending the employment rights of professional footballers worldwide,” FIFPro said.
"FIFPro, a not-for-profit organisation, acquires image rights via player unions in nearly 60 countries. These rights are made available to Electronic Arts and other clients in the video gaming industry.
"FIFPro’s relationship with the video gaming companies complements separate arrangements they directly agree with clubs, leagues, governing bodies and individual players. FIFPro member unions decide how best to use the revenue generated, either by distributing funds directly among players or providing services in kind such as legal advice, second-career planning and mental and physical assistance.
"FIFPro is reaching out to the players and their representation that have recently raised concerns so we can address their questions.
Note: I’m guessing the players don’t have much of a case here, but it would be funny if.