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Phil Balke, the first pro gamer hired by Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment, has been suspended for the remainder of the FIFA 19 competitive season for violations of the soccer video game's rules and code of conduct. Balke, a Toronto native, represents Toronto FC in MLS esports competitions. "MLSE takes the rules and regulations governing our partner leagues seriously and competitive FIFA is no exception," MLSE said in a brief statement. "We will be further evaluating the situation with Major League Soccer and will provide additional comment at an appropriate time." Balke, who was 23 when hired by MLSE in February 2018, issued an apology via social media. "I apologize to everyone who supported me this season and deeply regret my actions," he wrote. "This mistake does not define my career and I will grow from this and will be back next year having learned from my mistake." Balke apparently fell afoul of publisher EA Sports' rules gov...

Today, FIFA confirmed the full line-up of participating countries who will compete at the first-ever FIFA eNations Cup, as well as the Host City for the inaugural event taking place next month. As one of the major events in the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series, the FIFA eNations Cup is a new addition by FIFA to this season’s professional eFootball calendar and will feature 20 national teams from all six confederations (CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, CAF, OFC, AFC and UEFA). In addition to international glory and a prize pool of USD 100,000 at stake for the teams, players selected by their member association for the FIFA eNations Cup 2019 will also have the chance to win up to 1,500 EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series points, providing them with an opportunity to move up the FIFA 19 Global Series Rankings and take a significant step forward on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup™ 2019. Following a thorough and extensive evaluation and invitation process conducted by FIFA for the inaugural event, the 20...

FIFA 19 is due to be released on 28 September  this year and FIFA franchise fans are already raving about their experience from a closed demo code for the test. FIFA 19 comes with gameplay changes like Timed Finishing, Active Touch System and more. Furthermore, the new kick off mode changes allows you to play key finals like the Champions League, Europa League etc. One of the most popular game modes in FIFA is the career mode. Who doesn’t want to pick a team and build a dynasty? In order to build a club sustainably, one needs to focus on recruiting youth, developing them as opposed to signing readymade stars all the time. The FIFA editions of the past have identified several Wonderkids like Bellerin, Laporte, Alli, Dembele, and Gimenez in the past and FIFA 19 promises to bring out more world-class young talents in the game. Previously identified talents like Alli and Gimenez are now star players at Tottenham and Atletico Madrid. They are regard...