EAFC 27 players have been left seriously confused after an inappropriate glitch appeared to make female soccer players and managers appear on-screen wearing little more than their underwear.

The game has famously displayed some hilarious glitches in the past, from inexplicable disappearances to players sinking into pitches.

The latest instalment in EA Sports' hugely popular soccer franchise launched on Friday, but the reception has been mixed, with players already reporting a string of unusual bugs, one of which surfaced during the game's three-day early access.

Gamers notice hilarious EAFC 27 glitch involving underwear

EA27 has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with players appearing in just their underwear. Credit: EA

Screenshots began circulating, showing female players wearing only black sports bras and underwear, and the peculiar glitch didn't always stop with the players either.

Some gamers claimed female managers had also been affected, with screenshots appearing to show them celebrating goals and embracing players while seemingly dressed only in their underwear.

Unsurprisingly, the unexpected bug quickly became a talking point online, with some fans joking that EA FC 27 was attempting to compete with the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6.

One gamer joked on X: “It’s clear why FC 27 is rated +16 years old.”

Gamers identify further issues with the new game

However, the revealing outfits aren't the only glitch frustrating players in the early days of FC 27, with several users reporting issues in Career Mode, including a strange problem that can apparently result in players submitting transfer requests after being left on the bench for several matches.

One player claimed Tottenham star Mohammed Kudus demanded a move after being benched for consecutive games, despite reportedly having low stamina.

Other gamers have encountered a separate issue where substitute players apparently “re-organized themselves” during matches.

Other players have even taken issue with the appearance of the kits, complaining that they are “too shiny,’ despite EA already releasing eight bug fixes, as well as other adjustments.

The new game also introduces a significant feature called The Grounds, a semi-open-world area where players can explore a small town that serves as a central hub.

Alongside other such changes, Career Mode has also undergone improvement, namely the introduction of a rebuilt transfer market alongside changes designed to improve player progression.

While gamers will be having a good old laugh at the players’ inadvertent immodesty, developers at EA will no doubt be quickly trying to rectify the bug.

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Trinity Rodman has gone viral following her appearance at the US Open, where she was supporting her tennis player boyfriend.

The soccer star plays as a striker for the USWNT and the Washington Spirit, having won a Gold Medal at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

But away from the pitch, the 24-year-old has dated basketball player Chris Kuzemka and NFL wide receiver Trinity Benson in the past, and she is now with tennis prodigy Ben Shelton.

The supportive girlfriend was even spotted in the crowd at the US Open, wearing a shirt that read 'I (heart) my boyfriend', cheering Shelton on this Wednesday (September 2).

Shelton, ranked world No. 5 in singles by the ATP, emerged victorious over Hubert Hurkacz in the second round with Rodman watching on.

A video of the soccer player went viral, as she was seen dancing in the crowd in between sets.

Trinity Rodman has gone viral at the US Open. Credit: X

Reactions to Trinity Rodman at the US Open

Many US Open viewers wondered who the athlete was at first, with many outside the US unaware of her status in sports despite millions seeing the video of her dancing at the Grand Slam tournament.

One detail that many were taken aback by is the fact that she is the second child of ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman and his third wife, Michelle Moyer.

Dennis is best known for his stints with the Detroit Pistons and then the Chicago Bulls in the NBA, across which he won five championships, having won three in a row with the latter alongside Michael Jordan.

Taking to X, one user admitted: "If I met her Dennis Rodman is the last man on earth I would guess is her father."

Another added: "Was she adopted wtf," as a third said: "Ain’t no way that’s the daughter of a man called Worm," in reference to Dennis' nickname in the NBA.

Fans defend Trinity Rodman

Since retiring from playing in the early 2000s, Dennis has been no stranger to controversy, openly admitting that he made 'a friend for life' in Kim Jong-Un during multiple visits to North Korea over the years.

He has also endorsed Donald Trump and Kanye West in past US Presidential elections.

Due to his complicated personal life and poor relationship with Trinity, fans of the soccer star came to her defence after X accounts described her as 'Dennis Rodman’s daughter'.

"NO. OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST, USWNT & WASHINGTON SPIRIT PLAYER (& BEN’S GIRLFRIEND) TRINITY RODMAN. STFU ABOUT HIM," one particularly angry user wrote.

Another said: "Trinity Rodman is successful and well-known in her own right. There is no need to use her father as a precursor to her introduction… especially considering their (publicly) strained and distant relationship."

Trinity is Dennis Rodman's daughter (pictured in 1997). Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images

Trinity Rodman's relationship with her father

Back in 2024, Trinity appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast and spoke about the strained relationship she had with her father.

She explained: "He's not a dad. Maybe by blood, but nothing else."

Trinity claimed that he was a controlling parent and that she gave up on living with him due to his party lifestyle, adding that she 'lost hope in ever getting him back' after he went to one of her Washington Spirit matches in 2021 without telling her, and then did not speak to her until 2023.

When Dennis was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012, he stated: "I have one regret: I wish I was a better father."

Following Trinity's comments 12 years later, he took to Instagram, posting snaps of the two over the years and wrote a long caption.

“Sorry I wasn’t the Dad you wanted me to be,” it began, as he said he 'never will stop' trying, adding: “I’m always here and tell you all the time rather it’s your voice or voicemail how proud I am. I always had one wish and it was I wish my kids would call me and come see me.”

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FIFA is pushing forward with its highly controversial plan to sell a significant minority stake in the World Cup commercial operations to private investors. The global soccer governing body released a sharp late-night statement from its headquarters in Switzerland to counter an intense international wave of criticism and rising threats of competition boycotts.

The organizational crisis stems from a newly revealed project to spin off FIFA's commercial operations into a twenty billion dollar subsidiary named FIFA Forward Enterprise, known as FFE. Under the proposal, private investors would take a twenty percent ownership stake. A New York investment firm created by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, is positioned as the core investor.

In its public response, FIFA focused its frustration on the press, accusing media outlets of generating inaccurate coverage that harmed official communications. The governing body stated that it still intends to hold a democratic vote on the matter so member nations can evaluate the project themselves.

Regional confederations unite against the investment plan

The proposed financial model has triggered an unprecedented rebellion across the global soccer landscape. All 55 European member nations within UEFA agreed to a total boycott of future World Cups following an urgent online meeting. The governing body for European soccer issued an explicit warning to leadership, stating, "UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions."

The European resistance quickly gained vital backing from CONCACAF, the confederation representing North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. While the 35 registered nations of CONCACAF did not explicitly threaten to pull out of upcoming tournaments, they formally rejected the proposal. Insiders note that this pushback reflects a broader drop in administrative confidence regarding current leadership.

FIFA is pushing forward with its plan to sell a stake in the World Cup commercial operations to private investors. Credit: Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Financial incentives fail to secure the required majority

To push the private investment structure through, a minimum of 106 member associations must vote in favor. With 90 FIFA members already publicly standing against the strategy, the opposition needs only 16 more nations to block the initiative completely. The widespread rejection occurs despite financial promises sent to the 211 global members, which offered to double basic funding from ten million dollars to twenty million dollars over the next four years if the deal passes.

Long-term projections distributed by soccer chiefs claimed member funding could reach 86 million dollars each by 2038.

Despite the heavy financial promises, continental leaders remain completely unmoved by the projected revenue increases. Expressing its obligation to protect the historic independence of the tournament, UEFA explained its position by stating, "Some things are simply too important to sell. The FIFA World Cup belongs to football. It always will. And so long as Europe has a voice, it will never be for sale."

Governing body denies selling out the sport

In its defense, the global federation strongly rejected accusations that it is compromising the integrity of international tournaments for financial gain. The management claims the corporate restructuring is designed to give local associations direct commercial ownership without altering the traditional rulebooks of international sport.

The executive suite continues to advocate for the validation of the project prior to the mid-September deadline for member feedback. In its official early morning message, the organization clarified its boundaries, stating, "Nobody is selling football. This is not something FIFA would ever entertain."

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The father of soccer star Lionel Messi has died aged 68, just weeks after the World Cup.

The family had confirmed in June that Jorge Messi had been dealing with a "health-related situation", before he passed away at around 10PM on August 7, per The Sun.

According to reports, Jorge died at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina, where he had been receiving treatment.

Newell's Old Boys, Lionel's childhood soccer club, paid tribute on social media, writing on X (formerly Twitter): "Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys bids farewell with deep sorrow and grief to Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 in the city of Rosario.

Lionel Messi's dad, Jorge Messi, has died aged 68. Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images

"Recognized leproso fan, businessman, and father of the Argentine national team captain, Lionel Andrés Messi.

"Jorge was the pillar and the person who supported with vision, rigor, and affection the career of the greatest player of all time alongside his wife, Celia Cuccittini."

The tribute added: "His constant companionship and behind-the-scenes leadership were essential in backing every step of Lionel, from his beginnings at Malvinas to the pinnacle of world football glory.

"Thank you for teaching him to love these colors.

"The Board of Directors, members, athletes, and the entire leprosa family embrace with affection Celia, Lionel, Rodrigo, Matías, and María Sol, and all their loved ones and close ones in this difficult moment."

It comes just weeks after Lionel played in the 2026 World Cup final, as Argentina were ultimately defeated by Spain.

The soccer captain was visibly emotional at times throughout the tournament, admitting, per The Sun: "Honestly, it is something completely unrelated to sport. It has been a difficult, complicated few days."

Lionel Messi was visibly emotional during the World Cup. Credit: Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

After reports of Jorge's ill-health came to light, a reporter had mistakenly announced his death during the tournament.

Florencia Peña made the false claim live on Luzu TV's El Show del Verano, saying: "I don't want to break bad news, but Messi's father just died."

Peña ultimately ended up resigning from her job after the blunder, saying in a statement explaining her decision that she was ashamed to have spread false information, despite claiming it had been passed to her during the live broadcast by the show's production team.

She added: "I take responsibility for being part of the mistake, and that's why I decided to step aside and end my participation in Luzu. I apologize again from the heart; I was wrong."

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Amongst the chaos that broke out between Argentina and Spain’s soccer players after the final whistle was blown at Sunday’s World Cup final, two of the team’s most well-known players shared a sweet moment.

An investigation has been launched after the losing team’s Leandro Paredes launched himself at Spain’s Gavi. Then, Nahuel Molina appeared to throw a punch at one of the Spain subs running on to join in with his team-mates’ celebrations.

Tensions were particularly high as the game was set to be legendary soccer player Lionel Messi’s last appearance for his country in an international competition, so he was hoping to go out with a bang.

Messi and Yamal shared an embrace. Credit: FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

The most important players on the pitch found eachother

Setting an example of proper sportsmanship, Messi stayed out of the scrap and instead found Spain’s youngest player, 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, who is on track to match the Argentinian’s record as the only person to compete in six World Cups.

The pair embraced and exchanged sweet words of encouragement, which Yamal shared with the media. He told Spanish publication Marca: “He’s the greatest player in history and someone I’ve always looked up to. After the match, I wanted to show him my respect.

“He told me to keep following my path and that the future belongs to our generation. Those words are worth as much as the gold medal hanging around my neck.

“If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be here lifting the World Cup after playing against Lionel Messi, I would have thought they were crazy.”

Messi was devastated about not winning his final World Cup

News of the heartwarming interaction comes shortly after Messi took to Instagram to share his dismay at losing the last World Cup he plans to compete in.

In the moving post, he wrote: “The pain is immense, and this wound will take time to heal.

“But I also hold onto all the good things… The matches we turned around by giving it our all - moments that will remain in our memories forever - and the support of an entire country which, combined with this group’s hard work and effort, brought us back among the world’s elite once again. It is hard to fully appreciate our achievement right now, but this group reached two consecutive World Cup finals.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every greeting and message. Once again, we managed to unite as a country and stand together, sharing the immense pride of being Argentine.

“I also want to congratulate Spain on winning the championship.”

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