Why World Cup runners-up Croatia aren't in FIFA 19
If you watched this summer's World Cup, you'll probably have seen the Croatian national team on their run to the final. Fuelled by superstars such as captain Luka Modrić, who was awarded best player of the tournament, Croatia beat the likes of Argentina and England (it still hurts) before finally capitulating to France. In short, Croatia did a real number on the World Cup, and were a fantastic watch throughout.
But if you boot up FIFA 19, you won't find the Croatian national team anywhere. Sure, their players are in the game, playing for their clubs. An officially licensed Modrić is at the heart of Real Madrid's midfield, Ivan Rakitić plays for Barcelona, and Mario Mandžukić is a powerhouse up front for Juventus. But Croatia are absent. Why?
It turns out, the Croatian Football Federation and EA Sports haven't seen eye-to-eye for a while now - and there's a bit of an issue over money. Croatia hasn't been in FIFA since FIFA 12, and it doesn't sound like anything will change any time soon unless EA opens its wallet.
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