Rivaldo Shows His Face in FIFA 2001 By Matt Wednesday, 28 February, 2001
One of the newest additions to the Downloads Centre is an accurate and realistic face for everyone's favourite Barcelona and Brazilian international footballer, Rivaldo. By downloading this new patch directly from our Downloads Centre you can now have a real-life Rivaldo player in your FIFA 2001 game. Check out the shot below. Sure, it's not perfect, but a vast improvement on the original.
Click here to directly download the Rivaldo Face patch.
What will CM 4 bring us? By Mark - The Dugout Saturday, 24 February, 2001
Championship Manager 4, still more then a year away but a lot has been spoken about it already. Many speculations have crossed the room and wild ideas have been spread around. But what will eventually be in Championship Manager 4, nobody knows yet. At least not us fans. Because of the size of the project as CM 4 should become the biggest thing they have ever build they must have started to develop it by now. So before they finalize it and won't be adding additional stuff anymore The Dugout will refresh your memory (and hopefully also Sports Interactive's) with some of the ideas concerning CM 4 that are roaming the Internet. Every day we will be covering a group with a couple of potential additions. Just have a look, there might be something in it which is interesting to you in our CM 4 Option Week.
UEFA Challenge Screens... By Ric Thursday, 22 February, 2001
GameSpot UK has posted some new screens from UEFA Challenge for the PC. You'll find the full story here.
This Is Football 2: Contender or Pretender? By Matt Thursday, 22 February, 2001
Are EA facing a challenge from Sony this year for the top football computer game spot they've held for so long? It is interesting to see what Sony have on offer for all the Playstation owners out there. This Is Football 2... you can read about it here. Not to be forgotten though, ISS is an all time favourite of console owners. Let's settle the score once and for all... who does make the best console football game? Please post your comments in our brand new Console section of our Sports Goal Forums.
Soccer Views Launches By Matt Thursday, 22 February, 2001
A good friend of Sports Goal, Prashanth Pillay has just launched an exciting new football website venture know as Soccer Views. This new website is built for the football fans out there who want to have their say on the the beautiful game. Features forums, interesting columns and articles plus a bunch of unique new features, Soccer Views is a must visit for any football fan, young or old.
Downloads Centre Competition - Win $2000 Worth Of Prizes By Matt Sunday, 18 February, 2001
There is still time for you to enter the Sports Goal Downloads Centre Competition where you can win over $2000 worth of prizes! Some of the prizes include official UMBRO Manchester United, Chelsea and Olympiakos Home jerseys, Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedack 2 Joysticks and Steering Wheels, a $200 Gift Voucher from Kitbag.com, EA Sports clothing plus a wide-selection of the latest computer games. A full list of the prizes up for grabs can be found here.
Remember this competition is quick and easy to enter and ofcourse is completely free. Click here to enter today. The draw will take place on March 12th, 2001. Good luck!
First news of FIFA 2002 By Joe Saturday, 17 February, 2001
From the FIFA 2001 Polish website regarding the next game to the FIFA Series:
I'm from the Official Polish Website FIFA 2001 - FIFA POLONIA We received first info (on the world :)) about FIFA 2002 - we received it from the Polish distributor of EA SPORTS - IM Group on our site the news is in Polish, I've translated it for you :):
We know three things:
FIFA 2002 is not going to put out a Polish language version, this is very sad information for all Polish players
But at last there will be a Polish footballer on the gamebox, he is also going to give his motion capture into game and he will be in the INTRO OF FIFA 2002 (wow!), we chose him into plebiscite.
2 new great downloads from FIFA RTWC By Dave Friday, 16 February, 2001
If you still enjoy playing Fifa RTWC98 then the lads over at FIFA RTWC have released 2 great new downloads for your Fifa 98 RTWC game. The first one is THE BIG ONE for all FIFA RTWC 98 fans!
Version 3.1 of the Official FIFA RTWC Update This update now includes the REAL EUROPEAN WORLD CUP QUALIFYING GROUPS! Now it is possible to see if YOU have got what it takes to take your country to the 2002 World Cup. You can replay the Champions league final, play the next Serie A or Premier league season and play lots of exciting friendlies!
And ALSO!!!
The Official FIFA RTWC Speech Upgrade Version 1.3 This updates Speech for many previously uncommented players. It is recommended to first install the full Version 1.0 (all four parts) and Version 1.1 and Version 1.2 in the right order before installing this patch or else some players might be commented wrong.
To check out the full comprehensive details of these patches visit the MRA site and then go get it all over at FIFA RTWC
American Soccer in Nutshell By Joe Wednesday, 14 February, 2001
After a long absent of articles from the Sports Goal website, Drinky and I have decided that a cool idea would be to compare the American system of soccer to the rest of the world.
For today we have released the American system. If you're not from America, you can check how the American system is run, starting from youth to the professional level. In a few days, Americans and other interested people can check out how the rest of the world, England and Europe in particular, are being ran.
If you've got nothing better to do, or just want a good quick read, click here to read up on the US Soccer system!
GameSpot UK FIFA 2001 Tips By Joe Wednesday, 14 February, 2001
Over at GameSpot UK they have a new feature for all the FIFA 2001 gamers out there. They have just added a new guide for FIFA 2001 on the PC.
Some of the questions are "When should I use the offside key?", or "How do I score as many goals as possible?". Each question comes with a more detailed answer.
If your FIFA game is struggling, or you just can't seem to get the edge on the opponent. Head on over to the GameSpot UK FIFA 2001 PC Guide.
It's official, FMN Closed By Andrew_FMN Monday, 12 February, 2001
The Football Manager Network is now officially closed. I am now working for The Dugout and helping with the Downloads Centre of the site. I am sorry to dissapoint some of you. [The Dugout]
Newsletter #11 Sent Out By Joe Monday, 12 February, 2001
The 11th Edition and the third newsletter of the year 2001 has been sent out. In this edition you will find the latest news from around the Sports Goal Network. Including the latest Downloads Centre headlines, as well as headlines from FIFA 2001 Online, MRA-Sweetpatch, and FIFA 99. This weeks newsletter has been cut down a little bit due to all the excitement around the Download Centre opening and the great contests going on along with the opening of it!
The Newsletter features the headlines from the network, as well as the top downloads, and the latest FIFA 2001 Forum threads. The newsletter would not be complete without Drinky's "Point of View". As well as the latest trivia and contests from Sports Goal. If you haven't signed up yet, you're missing out! You can sign up by clicking here. You can unsubscribe anytime.
So don't miss these great opportunities to get the latest news regarding soccer games and win great prizes!
Soccer Games Super Powers Link Up By Matt Monday, 12 February, 2001
After nights of negotiating, Sports Goal (www.sportsgoal.com) and The Dugout (www.thedugout.net) have come to an agreement that will link both sites to one another by a partnership deal that will extend the reach of both sites for the future. Sports Goal, being the largest football games related network and The Dugout as being the most popular Championship Manager resource will be pushing their resources to the limit to give the avid football fans the ultimate gaming experience. This revolutionary agreement see's the overall viewership of Sports Goal and The Dugout websites grow to a staggering 6.5 million page impressions per month. Both parties discussed future ventures between both football powers to increase the online experience of the football fans even more. Stay tuned to Sports Goal or The Dugout as we announce details on our upcoming projects. We have some big surprises in store.
CMGamer Update By Leppy Sunday, 11 February, 2001
Over at CMGamer we currently have just under 300 menubars available for download or preview thanks to Ricsi and Joe. We have had a huge response to our 'dry' tactics section which has now been updated and we currently just under 250 tactics for fans to use.
Downloads Centre Is Revealed By Matt Friday, 9 February, 2001
After 8 months of hard work, the day has finally come when I can proudly announce that the Sports Goal Downloads Centre is officially open. All of your FIFA downloadable patches and add-ons (including over 560 files for FIFA 2001) are now under the one roof. You can search for a specific download, comment and rate the downloads, view screen shots as well as view the Top 10 downloads for each game. On top of this, it is all wrapped up in a highly attractive design. More info is available on the homepage of the Downloads Centre. Do yourself a favour and head straight for the Sports Goal Downloads Centre. You may even describe it as "heaven on the internet" for a FIFA 2001 fan. :-)
We'd love to hear your feedback on how you rate the Downloads Centre. Please email us with any comments.
Win $2000 Worth Of Prizes By Matt Friday, 9 February, 2001
To celebrate the opening of the Sports Goal Downloads Centre, we're giving away a prize pack that is now worth over $2000 of gaming and sporting goods. Thanks to the support of a number of well known companies, we are giving away over 50 products ranging from official team jerseys, UMBRO footballs, Kitbag.com gift vouchers, Sidewinder game controllers, EA Sports official clothing, the latest PS2 and PC games plus much much more. There is over 50 chances for you to win and it is 100% free to enter. To enter, simply pay a visit to the Downloads Centre and click on the image that reads, "Downloads Centre Competition".
EXCLUSIVE: From FIFA to FA Premiership... Moby signs By Drinky Thursday, 8 February, 2001
The FA Premier League have invited FIFA music star Moby to produce their theme for the new season. Moby, whose 'Play' album has been a worldwide No. 1, from which the FIFA title track 'Bodyrock' is taken, is known to be keen on the beautiful game after agreeing to involvement with the prestigious FIFA series, and the theme will be played from next season on all TV coverage from new broadcaster ITV.
New UEFA Challenge Screenshots By Ric Wednesday, 7 February, 2001
GameSpot UK has posted some new screens of UEFA Challenge on the PlayStation. You'll find them here.
Downloads Centre - Coming This Saturday By Drinky Wednesday, 7 February, 2001
From this Saturday, the 10th of February 2001, no longer must you scour sites for the tiniest download, or the most obscure file. No longer will you spend hours hopping from site to site deperately seeking a Zenith St. Petersburg kit to complete your Russian game. No longer must you... OK, you get the picture. Our Downloads Centre is being worked on around the clock ready for you to start using from this Saturday. So make a date with us for a look round, and the chance to win some exclusive goodies to celebrate its launch.
FEd 2001 - Brand New Screens and Information By Drinky Wednesday, 7 February, 2001
Over at our tip-top network site FIFA 2001 Online, you can find out the very latest on Chau Le's latest editing Opus, FEd 2001, which should boast more functionality and features than any of his previous editors. We pressed him for a quote, and he responded with:
"Ian Harvey is a freak! He scored 47 of 30 balls then took 2-5 off 6 overs last night."
No, I have no idea what he's talking about either, but you can check his progress here.
Hull City In Trouble - Help Save The Tigers By Drinky Wednesday, 7 February, 2001
Look, lets be frank. You don't have to read this news post, you can scroll on down or hit another link, if you want.
BUT.
I feel its my duty as a football fan to report this and turn it over to you. As you may have seen, Hull City of Nationwide League Division 3 are on the point of collapse, having been placed into administration, finding themselves several million in debt, hundreds of thousands of pounds having to be paid within two weeks, and having now been locked out of their ground because they can't afford to pay the rent. Andy Beill, who is a Sports Goal veteran, is a prominent local Hull fan, and he's been helping put together the 'Tigers Co-operative', which will see ordinary Hull fans, plus any well wishers, donating into a fund which will be used as capital to secure a loan to make sure that Hull exist beyond the end of the month. You don't have to do this, its not even very soccer-gaming related, but I personally feel that its my duty as someone who loves the game, especially in the lower divisions, to do what I can to help them. If you too feel the same moral obligation, visit the site here.
Download Centre Imminent By Drinky Monday, 5 February, 2001
We're nearly done on our latest and greatest addition to the network, the Sports Goal Download's Centre. Without wanting to give too much away, tis shaping up to be a one-stop-shop for your downloading needs. If you have any files that you want posting, contact Lior or Matt as soon as possible.
For the Latest on the Sweet Patch... By Ric Sunday, 4 February, 2001
And speaking of the latest, have you checked out the awesome new downloads at FIFA 2001? If not, do it now.
CM Popular Interview SI's Miles By Matt Sunday, 4 February, 2001
The Brazilian Championship Manager site, CM Popular, have carried out a fantastic interview with Sports Interactive's Business Manager, Miles. In the interview, Miles talks about the future of the CM series, his job at SI, the 10 years of CM and also what to expect from CM4, CM01/02 and much, much more. The interview can be found at CM Popular in both Portuguese and, for the first time, in English by clicking here.
FIFA Benelux Joins Our Network By Matt Thursday, 1 February, 2001
It seems we can bearly go one week here at Sports Goal with out a new site opening it's doors. This time we welcome FIFA Benelux, the new super home of FIFA for all the fans in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg. Built around the Dutch FIFA community, one of the biggest in the world, FIFA Benelux boasts an extensive array of downloads, a new forum, multiplayer database plus many big plans for the future.
Even if you're not from the Benelux region, head on over to FIFA Benelux and check it out today. It is well worth the visit.
Forums Hotting Up By Matt Thursday, 1 February, 2001
Make a bee line for our Forums. Whether you're a mad-keen football fan or looking for extra goss on the upcoming FIFA 2001 editor known as FEd2001, our Forums are the place to be.
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