FIFA Conspiracies: These are the terms you need to know

For years, the FIFA community has been rife with rumors about secret game mechanics: Gameplay changes that players don't realize at first glance, but still affect the game.

This is mainly based on the patch notes that developer EA Sports publishes. Detailed information regarding the changes is rarely available, and the community often feels not informed enough.

For some fans, this is breeding ground for the most diverse hypotheses: Bronze Benching, Handicapping or Momentum are supposed to influence the game in its core without us knowing about it. And they sometimes cause frustration among players. They are even said to force users to invest more money.

Ronaldo - the superstar in FIFA 18

How much truth is behind them?

But what is really true about these myths? Did EA SPORTS really build in secret mechanics or is it all just a big conspiracy? We explain what bronze benching, momentum and handicapping actually are and how much truth there really is behind the FIFA myths.

Defy the myths

Whether you believe in momentum or not, if you want to get better at FIFA 18, we recommend our tutorials: We'll teach you how to confuse your opponents and how to gain space.

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