Fifa Soccer | 08

Then a 17-year-old rising star for the New York Red Bulls, becoming one of the youngest athletes ever featured on an EA cover. Pro Tips for the Retro Player

A manual long lob pass to a fast striker remains one of the most effective ways to break a defense—just make sure the ball hits the ground before you take control to stay onside. FIFA Soccer 08

Revisiting a Classic: Why FIFA Soccer 08 Still Holds Up Whether you called it "the birth of next-gen soccer" or the game that finally made you switch from Pro Evolution Soccer, remains a landmark title in the EA Sports catalog. Released in late 2007, it wasn't just another roster update; it was the year EA overhauled their engine to prove they could handle the power of the then-new PS3 and Xbox 360. The Dawn of "Be a Pro" Then a 17-year-old rising star for the New

On PS3 and Xbox 360, players enjoyed a completely re-written engine with superior graphics and the iconic commentary duo of Martin Tyler and Andy Gray . Released in late 2007, it wasn't just another

Don't waste time on trick moves unless you've mastered them; failing a skill move in midfield is a guaranteed invitation for a counter-attack.

In Manager Mode, keep an eye on young prospects—players like James Milner were already being flagged by savvy scouts in the first season. Jozy Altidore, Video Game Star - The New York Times

If you're dusting off your old console today, remember these community-tested strategies: