We saw the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, Manchester Utd, Juventus, Dortmund and Chelsea battle it out for the Cab Merlot Cup. Sure, this title didn't exactly have the same pedigree as the Champions League, however it would certainly put on a show for fans worldwide, and more importantly give rivals SB and JM one final chance to face off and take bragging rights into a new era with FIFA 14.
And what did we learn from this cup? Well, that Real Madrid and JM are serious contenders. And had a little luck been on their side throughout the year they might have even won a title or two.
Disposing of Cup favourites Bayern Munich in the group stages, and Juventus in style before them, PSG in the semi final, and then taking care of Chelsea with ease in the Final, JM and his team looked every bit the real deal! Bring on FIFA 14.
What else did we learn? We learnt alittle more about the mentality of SB than we knew before. We already knew he is not quite the player he once was and with every new editon of EA Sports FIFA he drops a peg or two, but now we also see his nerves tested. An outburst such as what was witnessed when rival JM and Real Madrid won the title has not been seen by SB before.
Is this a case of one off frustration? Or a new side of SB which we should be prepared to see more of?
On the field, Barca showed fight against a determined Chelsea, but couldn't hold on despite coming back from a 2 goal deficit from game 1 of the tie. Chelsea's front man Eto'o proved the difference over the two legs and Barca were left with only their little tails between their legs as they were knocked out against opponets they were expected the beat.
In a year when neither player was able to lift a significant trophy, this comes as a special victory. Well done JM. We hope SB can find improvement in himself and his team before a new campaign begins.
Today is also a special time for FIFA fans everywhere. We welcome a new edition to the fifa family and prepare for a new and exciting journey.
Good luck to both SB and JM on behalf of all at FPA and we look forward to plenty of action and controversy in the months to come.
Here's how we stand after several years of EA Sports FIFA.
SB and his special treble still lead over JM who is yet to win a Champions League. Will 2013/2014 be the year?
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