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• Announcements·10 Sept 2026Official

  GOALS 2.0

  GOALS 2.0 is our biggest update since launch. If you tried GOALS at launch and bounced off it, this is the version we want you to come back for. We’ve focused first on making the football better. Passing and defending have been significantly reworked, AI has taken a major step forward, and movement, trapping, tackling, switching and goalkeepers have all been improved.TL;DR Major gameplay update: Reworked passing, targeting and defending, alongside improvements to trapping, movement, tackling, physicality, switching and goalkeepers. Much better AI: Better attacking runs, passing options, midfield positioning, defensive structure, marking and offside awareness. 5v5 Ranked: Compete as a five-player team, with every player controlling their own character. Solo 5v5 vs Bots: Take one character through a six-match competition alongside AI teammates. New onboarding: A completely rebuilt onboarding experience with interactive football tutorials. More reasons to play: Swaps 2.0, progression changes, revamped rewards, Tournament changes and new challenges.GameplayGameplay is at the heart of GOALS 2.0. We’ve made major changes across passing, defending and AI.Passing & TrappingReworked passing to make it more responsive, predictable and skill-based.Improved receiver selection and pass targeting.Improved pass lock-on to produce more consistent results.Improved through balls and crosses.Further balanced lofted through passes.Improved passing animations.Improved trapping and first touches.Players can now adjust their trap direction later during execution.Improved fake shots from lofted passes and shots.Defending & PhysicalityReworked defending with greater emphasis on positioning, reading your opponent and timing your actions.Improved tackling, barges, blocks and physical interactions.Improved possession switching after tackles to reduce tacklebacks and accidental clearances.Improved right-stick switching priority when selecting nearby players.Added a new Manual Switch Override op...
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• Patch Notes·27 Aug 2026Official

  Patch Notes - Version 1.02.06

  Passing & TrappingAddition of the new semi-manual passing system.Improved ground, through, cross and lofted passes.Refined pass trajectories.Improved Through Pass receiver behaviour, first-touch alignment and trap timing.Improved trapping based on relative player speed, with faster recovery for high-quality traps.Fixed several issues causing unreliable traps, excessive backpedaling and incorrect receiver movement.Fixed an issue where the ball could speed up after bouncing.Fixed unnatural vertical ball movement caused by incorrect damping.Flick passes now require L2, reducing accidental activation.Dribbling, Touches & MovementImproved touch rotation and turning behaviour.Players can now move toward their intended exit direction while executing a touch, improving responsiveness.Further tuning to Close Dribbling, reducing excessive or unwanted spinning while changing direction.Removed cases where touches could incorrectly cancel trap cooldowns.Physicality & DefendingReverted the previous Tackle Back logic and increased its radius from 30 cm to 70 cm.AI auto-tackle range now matches human-controlled players.Reintroduced shorter stumbles from passive barges during skill moves, removing the ”shield” effect.Improved blocking radiuses across different height zones, nerfing goal line blocks.Fixed defenders incorrectly prioritizing Auto Shield on ground balls.Possession & StaminaImproved possession-state logic during passes and clearances.Reduced stamina drain by approximately 10% in 5v5.Increased stamina recovery by approximately 10% in 5v5.AI & BotsImproved bot passing decisions and adaptation to the new passing system.Improved Through Pass positioning and usage, including difficulty-based behaviour.Midfielders now mark more consistently and track back with greater urgency.Defending AI is less likely to unintentionally take possession.Improved attacking bot obstacle avoidance.Restored intended bot difficulty settings.Added additional scenario-specific AI behaviours and opti...
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• Patch Notes·20 Aug 2026Official

  Patch Notes - Version 1.02.05

  GameplayImproved sprinting and locomotion, with new sprint animations, faster acceleration from low speeds, and updated movement blending.Reduced excessive spinning with adjustments to turn acceleration.Adjusted standing tackle lunge distances.Improved ghost tackle readability with a new reach animation when attempting a tackle that doesn’t connect.Adjusted assisted blocking, including reaction times on shots and blocking radius based on ball height.Fixed a rare issue where first-time shots could fail to trigger.Re-enabled Basic (L1) Switching settings, including Closest to Ball and Closest to Ball Goal-Side.5v5Bots can now fill empty slots in 5v5 Quickplay.Updated stamina balancing for 5v5.Added an option to always display player names in 5v5.VisualsUpdated AMP visuals with improved post-processing, color grading, and character lighting.Updated Aerotech grass from black to teal.
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• Announcements·17 Aug 2026Official

  Ranked 1v1 Rewards Revamp

  We’re rolling out a major overhaul to Ranked 1v1, giving the mode a brand-new reward structure built around faster progression, massive milestone payouts, and predictable weekly grinding.While standard random pack drops are being removed from post-match loot, your overall earning potential and club progression speed are getting a massive buff.Here is everything you need to know about the new Ranked 1v1.1. The Economy Buff: Doubled Points & Guaranteed XPRanked 1v1 is now your primary destination for grinding Points and stacking currency for major in-game sinks (including Ronaldinho and high-value packs coming to the store in the upcoming weeks).The Change: Post-match random pack drops have been removed.The Buff: Base Point rewards across all ranks have been doubled or more.XP Multiplier: XP remains fixed at a high rate of 200,000 XP across all ranks.Base Match Rewards by Rank:Rank 1: 12,000 Points | 200,000 XPRank 2: 11,000 Points | 200,000 XPRank 3: 10,000 Points | 200,000 XPRank 4: 9,000 Points | 200,000 XPRank 5: 8,500 Points | 200,000 XPRank 6: 8,000 Points | 200,000 XPRank 7: 7,500 Points | 200,000 XPRank 8: 7,000 Points | 200,000 XPRank 9: 6,500 Points | 200,000 XPRank 10: 6,000 Points | 200,000 XP2. Champion Milestones: Earn High-Tier PacksPushing your Skill Rating (SR) now comes with massive, one-time payout milestones. High-tier packs previously exclusive to Knockout modes can now be unlocked directly by proving your skill in 1v1.Climb the ranks and claim your one-time Rewards:1450+ SR: 5 Basic+ Packs1550+ SR: 5 Uncommon+ Packs1650+ SR: 15 Uncommon+ Packs1800+ SR: 5 Rare+ Packs2000+ SR: 1 Epic+ Pack2200+ SR: 2 Epic+ Packs2400+ SR: 1 Legendary+ Pack 3. Weekly Competition Track: Guaranteed High Potential RewardsWe are introducing a Weekly Repeatable Track inside the Competition Tab. Every match you play contributes toward completing Challenges, unlocking instant rewards along the way.Key Mechanics:Equal Opportunity: The weekly reward track is available to ALL ...
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• Announcements·11 Aug 2026Official

  Adidas x Sidemen "Sidequest"

  We are thrilled to launch our limited-time collaboration with Adidas and the Sidemen! From today through September 10, 2026, jump into GOALS for exclusive challenges, cosmetics, and rewards. The Stream & Kit DropThe Adidas x Sidemen "Sidequest" stream is live right now! During the broadcast, scan the on-screen QR code to sign up or log into adiClub and link your GOALS account. You will instantly receive the Main Adidas Kit. https://www.adidas.com/go/campaign/hyperboost_euphoria_sidequest_hub In-Game Sidequest ChallengesHead to the in-game Challenges tab to find the new Sidequest section. Complete 21 dedicated 1v1 challenges built around speed and attacking flair to earn:- Individual item packages for completed challenges.- The official Adidas Away Kit (unlocked after 18 challenges).- A Rare Attacker Pack with guaranteed 85+ Speed and Dribbling stats (unlocked upon completing all 20+ challenges). (Note: You must equip the Main Adidas Kit in-game to complete certain challenge milestones!) Stadium TakeoverEquipping your Adidas kit automatically triggers a full Adidas Stadium Takeover in your matches, featuring custom static billboards, crowd flags, and an updated Main Menu Hero. Jump in, link your adiClub account, and complete your Sidequests today!
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