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FIFA 21 boycott: Why are some angry players threatening to snub EA Sports' new game?

Boycotts can be an effective form of protest, serving to highlight complaints and occasionally bringing about change.

They are usually associated with social or political issues, but, interestingly, it's an avenue that a small number fans of the FIFA franchise have talked about going down in response to issues they have with the game.

A boycott of FIFA 21 could be to PES 2021's gain, with gamers potentially switching their football video game allegiance come autumn.

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So why are some FIFA players threatening to boycott the new game? Goal takes a look at the reasons.