FIFA reportedly wants more than double its current cut from EA (more than $1 billion over four years) while also limiting EA's rights to keep it to video games. EA's current licensing deal expires after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and New York Times sources claim talks have stalled between the two sides. The statement comes at a crucial moment for both EA and FIFA. The organization added this would help "maximize all future opportunities." It also reiterated its commitment to running eSports tournaments under its FIFAe brand. Accordingly, FIFA is talking to developers, investors and other groups to "widen" its gaming and eSports options. Eurogamer notes that FIFA has issued a statement insisting that soccer gaming and eSports should have more than one party "controlling and exploiting all rights" - a not-so-subtle reference to EA. Do you lament EA's dominance of soccer (aka football) games due to its licensing advantages? So does FIFA, apparently.
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