Some people are really pissed about women featuring in FIFA 16
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The announcement brought praise for EA at a time when Fifa is mired in its worst ever corruption scandal, but some (mostly male) fans seem annoyed about the development.
A torrent of misogynistic jokes on social media reveal the full picture:
Twelve international teams - including England - will appear in EA SPORTS FIFA 16, which will be released in September following this summer's Women's World Cup and features the legendary commentary of Sky Sports' Martin Tyler.
From distinctive movements to authentic facial features and hairstyles, the gaming giant has given the full virtual treatment to players from Mark Sampson's side, as well as those from fellow top-ranked teams Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Sweden and the United States.
England captain Houghton, whose team-mates kick off their Canada campaign against France on June 9, while speaking to Sky Sports said: "The whole team are thrilled to be included in EA SPORTS FIFA 16. It's a really exciting year for women's football with the forthcoming World Cup and to find out we will be included in FIFA for the first time is a special feeling.
"To be one of the first female players included in the game is something we'll always be able to look back on and be proud of.
"Hopefully it will help raise the profile of the women's game even further. Quite a few of us in the team play FIFA so I'm sure there will be a bit of banter about our ratings and a few extra competitive games while we're away in Canada…. I'm looking forward to scoring as myself for the first time!"
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While some people posted sexist comments about the upgrade, some stood up against all the hate the upgrade was garnering on social media.
Some also decided to address the ongoing FIFA corruption scandal as opposed to commenting on the upgrade.