Game Tech: Keeping up to speed with the latest version of Fifa

Republic of Ireland international David Meyler was shaking his head in disgust. It wasn’t a stray pass or a wayward shot that had upset the Hull midfielder.

It was his rating in Fifa 18. Meyler couldn’t believe it – only 55 for speed! Three days later, he finished shaking his head.

Meyler isn’t the only professional footballer to react strongly to his Fifa 18 ratings, which seems like an incredible statement to make about a video game. But that’s the nature of Fifa’s stature these days – it is a cultural landmark.