Reason Behind Inter Milan and AC Milan’s Absence in EA FC 25

Inter Milan and AC Milan are iconic Italian football clubs recognized by fans worldwide. With standout players like Christian Pulisic, Álvaro Morata, Kristjan Asllani, Benjamin Pavard, and many others, these teams are well-known in club competitions. Unfortunately, they are not included in EA FC 25.

Why are Inter Milan and AC Milan absent from EA FC 25?

The absence of Inter Milan and AC Milan from EA FC 25 is due to their exclusive partnerships with Konami. These teams will exclusively feature in Konami’s eFootball, formerly known as “PES” .

Media rights in the Italian football landscape differ from those in other regions. Teams can only participate in one game franchise exclusively. Along with Inter and AC Milan, you also won’t find Atalanta and Lazio represented among Serie A teams.

It’s important to note that while the clubs are absent, their players can still be played with. So, original players are available to users.

The absence of certain clubs is not unusual for this game franchise; earlier versions of EA FC did not include clubs like Napoli and Juventus.

How can you play with Inter and AC Milan in EA FC 25?

Lombardy FC — Lombardia FC | Source: In-Game Screenshot

While you won’t find Inter and AC Milan directly in EA FC 25, you can still play as these teams. The catch is that they are identified by alternate names, and even their kits and stadiums have been modified.

Here are the alternative names for the absent Serie A clubs:

Official Name	EA FC 25 Name
Inter Milan	Lombardy FC
AC Milan	Milano FC
Atalanta	Bergamo Football Club
Lazio	Broad

Fans of these teams may miss the authentic experience, especially since the famous San Siro stadium is absent from the game. While the name changes may seem minor, seeing these artificial names on the leaderboard can be a bit disconcerting.

Complete List of Serie A Clubs in EA FC 25

Here’s the complete roster of clubs in Serie A (Italy):

AS Roma
Bologna
Cagliari
As
Empoli
Florentine
Genoa
Hellas Verona
Juventus
Lecce
Naples
AC Monza
Parma
Turin
Udinese
Venice
Milano FC (AC Milan)
Lombardia FC (Inter Milan)
Bergamo Football Club (Atalanta)
Lazio

Overview of EA FC 25

Football enthusiasts, gear up for the latest installment in the iconic franchise! EA FC 25 is bringing back everything fans love along with exciting new features. The game will introduce a new mode named Rush, providing a fast-paced 5v5 football experience. With 40 confirmed leagues, this season promises to be exhilarating!

EA FC 25 is set to launch on September 27 across various platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Fans who opt for the Ultimate Edition can get early access to the game starting on September 20.

Moreover, those who pre-order by August 20 will unlock exclusive rewards, including an untradeable FC 25 Origin Hero Player Item available on September 20, an FC 25 Prime Hero on November 28, and an untradeable Hero or Icon Player Item for their FC 24 Ultimate team.

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