Electronic Arts has announced that Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney, FIFA cover athlete since 2005, will not appear on the front cover of this year’s edition of the game. He will be replaced by FIFA player of the year and Barcelona FC striker Lionel Messi.
The many covers with Rooney.
“After seven successful seasons working with Wayne, we have mutually agreed not to renew our partnership,” said EA in a statement. “During this period, both Wayne and the FIFA franchise have achieved phenomenal success but the time feels right for both parties to explore other avenues. We wish Wayne the very best of luck in the future and we look forward to him accomplishing even greater success for both club and country.”
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