FIFA vice president Sheikh Salman told the AP on Wednesday that “in three years we would be bankrupt” if Infantino was able to lavish extra cash on federations while the governing body is struggling financially. FIFA will be required to dip into cash reserves of $1.523 billion as it faces a deficit forecast to be $560 million in the 2015-18 World Cup cycle, according to Sheikh Salman. Lionel Messi’s four year contract with EA Sports has expired and there is no deal in place to replace the contract according to a close source to both parties. So, who is in FIFA 17 Cover?

Messi took over Wayne Rooney who was featured in the cover of FIFA games from 2006 to 2012. There is a slight possibility that EA Games will take back the England captain. But, considering his current form it is rather unlikely. Do you want to see Rooney in FIFA 17 disk cover? FIFA 17 marketing on the build up to the next release will focus on the cover stars of the game, as we see every year. We’ll get to see who will feature on FIFA 17’s cover as the hype starts to build up, but at this time of year we are likely to be kept waiting.

For now, we’ll no doubt hear rumours of who the cover star will be, and if Messi has been chosen again. Until then though there will be plenty of other players to choose from. Who do you think will be on the cover of FIFA 17? Let us know your thoughts below. Sepp Blatter says newly elected FIFA president Gianni Infantino is a worthy successor to continue his work. LIONEL MESSI’S four-year association with EA Sports looks set to come to an end with his current contract expiring and no new deal in place. The Argentine has appeared on the front cover of FIFA computer games for the last four years but 2017 could herald a change. FIFA 17 Story Mode is a probability: EA hires new developers for new mode.

FIFA 17 might have a story mode according to various sources as EA Sports have placed a job listing for employees who would be needed to create Story Mode in FIFA 17. FIFA 17 Story mode would be an amazing addition to the best sports video game series ever. A job listing was posted in EA website for a gaming cinematics designer. The job listing read as ‘The Cinematic Designer is expected to work closely with the Narrative Director, Cinematics Director, Producers, Art Directors and the senior designers to realize the feature’s vision.’

Either Messi appears on the front cover on his own, or for FIFA 16, alongside a top player from each country. Although an extension to Messi’s deal is not thought to be impossible, EA Sports are reportedly exploring other options, according to reports. Blatter praises Infantino's "experience, expertise, strategic and diplomatic skills" in a statement. Aguero was featured in the Christmas edition of FIFA 16 alongside with Messi. This has made the fans curious that he might be the next face in FIFA 17 covers. The Manchester City star already has an existing contract with EA Sports for South American covers, they just have to extend the terms and Aguero will be in FIFA 17.

Blatter says the 45-year-old UEFA general secretary "has all the qualities to continue my work and to stabilize FIFA again" after a corruption crisis. Infantino will complete the rest of Blatter's presidential term, serving through May 2019. The 79-year-old official was banned by the FIFA ethics committees along with Infantino's now former boss, UEFA President Michel Platini. The FIFA 17 gameplay itself. Now, don’t get me wrong, some people will love it. It’s over the top, fast paced, old school type gameplay.