FIFA 18: Xbox One and PS4 release dates, cost, pre-order and complete guide as Cristiano Ronaldo bags the cover

The Real Madrid star will feature on the cover of the huge football game for the first time ever, stoking anticipation for the new release

The accolades continue to roll in for Cristiano Ronaldo; fresh off winning La Liga and the Champions League, the Real Madrid star is now the face of the best-selling sports video-game franchise on the planet.

EA Sports announced on June 5 that Ronaldo will grace the cover of FIFA 18, which will be released later this year.

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It will pit him against Barcelona rival Lionel Messi in yet another category, as the Argentine has signed up to appear on the cover of Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer.

FIFA's popularity has soared in recent years, however, with its Ultimate Team game mode making it the dominant force when it comes to football games. With anticipation for the new release already high, here is our complete guide to what we know and what to expect.