EA Sports Loses AC Milan & Inter Licenses - Fake Logos & Horrific Kits

Sep 16, 2024

by Pat

Update: With the full release of FC 25 just days away, we get a better look at the unlicensed AC Milan and Inter kits in the game, courtesy of @decoruiz. This includes a first-ever look at both teams' away kits.

Update: AC Milan and Inter Milan will look bizarrely different from the actual teams in EA FC 25; we get to know early thanks to gamer @aale27j80. AC Milan has an orange pajamas-esque kit, while Inter boasts diagonal stripes in turquoise, light green, and navy. This is not because of a lack of effort but surely due to license issues - both teams are not allowed to bring to mind the actual clubs.

6 August 2024: First Look at Fake AC Milan & Inter Logos in EA FC 25

The new Ultimate Team deep dive trailer for EA FC 25, released today, has provided us with a first glimpse at the fake logo that will be used for Inter Milan in the game. In addition, a picture showing the card design for Rafael Leão was shared online, revealing the logo for the fake AC Milan.

A few days ago, it became known that EA Sports had lost the licensing rights for these iconic clubs, who have signed an exclusive deal with Konami's eFootball. The loss includes the San Siro stadium, one of football's most iconic venues. Although player likenesses will remain in the game through FIFPro licensing, the clubs' kits, badges, and stadiums will not. On the other hand, Napoli and Roma will return to being fully licensed in EA FC 25 after being unlicensed before.

The fictional logo for Inter prominently features a snake, a nod to the club's historic nickname, "Il Biscione," which translates to "The Big Grass Snake." The fake logo for AC Milan, is dominated by the St. George's Cross. This symbol is historically significant to Milan, as it is featured in the city's official coat of arms and has been associated with the club since its early days.