Electronic Arts today announced that Al Ain have joined EA SPORTS FIFA 20 for the first time in the history of the series.

Al Ain is one of the UAE's most distinguished, Gulf and Asian teams and has been one of the most sought-after teams in the Middle East - and will join EA SPORTS ™ FIFA 20 when it launches with its iconic purple dress.

With a history of local, regional and Asian achievements, Al Ainawi is one of the best clubs in Asia. Joining the FIFA 20 squad will be a major leap for the series in the Middle East, and with all the new additions to this year's edition, which includes the new VOLTA phase, Arab players will have an unforgettable football experience.

On the occasion of the announcement, HE Hamad Nkairat Al Ameri, Managing Director of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club
"The addition of Al Ain to EA SPORTS FIFA 20 is a tribute to the hard work of our players and our management, and most importantly to our spectacular fans in the UAE and abroad. Football from all over the world is an opportunity to experience our capabilities, and to demonstrate the true potential of Arab football. ”

"This addition is the result of a strategic partnership between the National Media Council and EA Sports, and we continue to build partnerships with video game developers globally to develop this market locally," said Mansour Al Mansouri, Director General of the National Media Council.

EA SPORTS ™ FIFA 20 will be officially available worldwide on 27 September. However, fans of the series can start playing from September 24 when both Champions or Ultimate versions are pre-ordered.

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