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The gameplay has been significantly overhauled too, with a new game balance system. In addition to overall stamina players now have something Konami is calling "instantaneous stamina," which has been implemented to prevent unbeatable runs being used a tactic. Overzealous sprinting will have adverse affects on the on-screen players, and excessive use of sprinting will cause them to lose immediate control of the ball.

Konami has also introduced a new free kick system. Set pieces are viewed from the viewpoint of the kicker, and using the pointer system, gamers can target the ball, add swerve and addition pace to kicks. Players can also use the system to move goalkeepers earlier in matches against human opponents. Controls have been tightened to allow for more fine movements, and AI feints have been added allowing players to bypass defenders while dribbling.

The UEFA Champions League licence has also been secured for the game, and the game will feature Lional Messi and Fernando Torres on the box art. The licences also allow for "extensive additions" to the Master League in the game.

Awesome news all around!