Welcome to the first post of a new weekly segment on Rival Spot’s blog, the FIFA 12 Simulator Series. Every week, we’ll simulate the biggest games of the weekend to come via FIFA 12 to try and predict the outcome. In a way, it’s just a fun way to try and guess how the biggest [...]

Real Madrid became the latest club to sign a ridiculously young talent, inking 7-year old Leonel Angel Coira to a contract that begins in September. Coira, nicknamed “Leo,” will begin training with Madrid on September 6th, and told an Argentine paper (Ole) that his favorite player is the aptly-named Lionel Messi. The signing apparently took [...]

With FIFA 12 on the horizon, it’s time to take a look at the best strikers in the game, using the final, updated ratings from FIFA 11. In doing this, we’ll break down eight strikers who can inflict plenty of damage on opposing defenders, giving a full rundown of their capabilities and strengths. So, here [...]

Following his comments accusing UEFA of conspiring against Real Madrid, coach Jose Mourinho has been suspended

For anyone that has played enough FIFA, you know that everyone has their own individual style of play. Some lay back and wait for their opponent to make mistakes, while others are constantly on the attack trying to convert every opportunity. So while you are playing online, against your friends or against the computer, pick [...]

Manchester United will be seeking their third Champions League final appearance in four years as they battle a huge underdog in Schalke when the semi-finals

The celebrations got a little out of hand after Cristiano Ronaldo’s extra time strike gave Real Madrid a victory over Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey final. Having won the domestic trophy for the first time since 1993, it was time for an all night party in Madrid. The team arrived home around 4 a.m. [...]

EA Sports recently posted the first screenshot from this year’s instalment of the FIFA series: FIFA 12. With a release coming later in the year, here are ten things I’d like to see from the upcoming title.

With so many great soccer stars, it’s tough to pick out the very best. We’ll try, starting with the top men in the game today

I’m almost ashamed to admit, but I decided to read through all of FIFA’s official Laws of the Game. I know, I know, it sounds like staying home on a Saturday and memorizing the dictionary starting from the Z’s and working backwards. Most of the rules seem to make sense and many are common knowledge. [...]