FIFA 19 release: Champions League, new ICONs & 19 reasons to get excited for new game

There's only a few weeks to go until the launch of the new game, but here are loads of things to get you in the mood for the latest version of FIFA!

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  Champions League mode

  It's finally here. After years of playing in generic European tournaments, you can now live the full Champions League experience in FIFA 19, taking your club to glory in the fully-licensed competition. This includes official graphical overlays, trophy presentation cermonies and even that iconic anthem: "The Champions…"

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  New commentators

  Although the commentary gets better and better each year in FIFA, sometimes it would be nice to listen to someone other than Martin Tyler and Alan Smith while playing. This year, there is a new commentary team of Derek Rae and Lee Dixon, who provide voiceovers for the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup.

• Headers & Volleys

  A new game mode in Kick-Off, Headers & Volleys is the schoolyard game where only shots off the ground count as goals. It is included in FIFA 19 for the first time ever and will have you recreating your school days, or else taking your usual afternoon activity indoors on a rainy day.

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  Europa League mode

  Somewhat overlooked due to all the hype of the Champions League addition in FIFA 19, the Europa League is also new this year. It should give Arsenal fans something to aim for and also provide an extra avenue into the Champions League in FIFA Career Mode.