Playing attention: How the EA Sports FC video game promotes real-life women’s football

The decision to allow women players to compete with men in the popular franchise’s Ultimate Team initially sparked a backlash, but it has driven extra interest in the real careers of the women represented in the game

Katie McCabe of Arsenal and Republic of Ireland in the EA FC 25 game
Katie McCabe of Arsenal and Republic of Ireland in the EA FC 25 game

David Gorman

David Gorman

David Gorman is a sports journalist with The Irish Times