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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 20m

Reddit is full of FM26 leaks, looks like testing’s open for more people.
Early release next week? 👀

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Palmer & 🇪🇸 Yamal looking 🔥 already.

Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 1h

💪 This Football Manager 24 Training Bug MOD Changes Everything!

🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=X783...

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 2h

FM26 Wonderkid Central Attacking Midfielders You’ve NEVER Heard Of! 🔥

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 3h

💼 15 Perfect Clubs for a Director of Football Save in Europe

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 4h

FM26 Media Hands-On Impressions: Audience

FM24 reached 20M players. The fanbase is now split between old-school tacticians and TikTok generation new players who want quick-hit experiences. The series success may hinge on how well it balances both worlds.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 5h

FM26 Media Hands-On Impressions: User Experience

Reviewers like the modern look yet point out missing shortcuts, awkward pop-ups, and hidden key stats. Some even reported substitutions resetting mid-change, and there’s no quick back button within pop-up windows.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 6h

FM26 Media Hands-On Impressions: Women’s Football

Women’s football finally arrives. It’s integrated directly with men’s leagues so careers and staff can move between both. Authentic motion capture makes it feel natural, though only a few leagues are included.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 7h

FM26 Media Hands-On Impressions: Dual-Phase Tactics

You can set separate formations for in possession and out of possession phases. It’s a breakthrough for tactical depth that mirrors real football strategy.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 8h

🇪🇸 Real Sociedad – The Basque Identity Project

Pride, philosophy and a player pool built on loyalty.
Dominate Spain with Basque-born talent.

💰 Solid finances, limited recruitment.
🏆 Goal: Beat Real & Barça using local stars.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 9h

FM26 Media Hands-On Impressions: The New Unity Engine

Lighting, animation and stadium detail are far more realistic, and the continuous 2D match view lets managers follow full games. Early previews mentioned lag, “creepy” player faces and lifeless crowds.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 10h

FM26 Wonderkid Central Midfielders You’ve NEVER Heard Of! 🔥

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 10h

FM26 Media Hands-On Impressions: A Game for a New Generation

Everything is new, from visuals to structure. The redesigned dashboard uses modular cards and an instant search system to deliver information faster without losing depth.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 11h

Now that mid season content drops are confirmed the scene is set to switch to a subscription model...

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 12h

Using our latest data update, here’s a look at some of the best young Strikers to watch in FM26

🇦🇹 Nikolaus Wurmbrand

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 13h

Using our latest data update, here’s a look at some of the best young Strikers to watch in FM26

🇲🇽 Víctor Murillo

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 14h

Using our latest data update, here’s a look at some of the best young Strikers to watch in FM26

🇸🇪 Leonel Eklund

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 1d

Using our latest data update, here’s a look at some of the best young Strikers to watch in FM26

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Heze Grimwade

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 1d

Using our latest data update, here’s a look at some of the best young Strikers to watch in FM26

🇳🇱 Jivayno Zinhagel

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 1d

🇳🇱 AZ Alkmaar – The Dutch Development Machine

A hidden gem of European youth production.

💰 Stable finances, unlimited potential.
🏆 Goal: Knock Ajax & PSV off their perch, the homegrown way.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 1d

💰 FM Hack: Instantly Boost Your Transfer Budget

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Football Manager x FIFA 🚨

SI has signed a multi-year partnership with FIFA, bringing WC, WWC & CWC to FM26 all fully licensed with authentic branding, graphics and official kits for every team.

Available via a content update ahead of WC26. Winter Update?

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 SS' Kits Megapack V2026.03 is out now!

👕 Featuring 373 🆕 and improved kits for #FM2024 ⚽️

Download the latest kits to enhance your game! 👇

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 2d

Using our latest data update, here’s a look at some of the best young goalkeepers to watch in FM26  

🇩🇪 Dennis Seimen

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 2d

🇮🇹 Palermo – Pink Revolution in Sicily

Cavani, Dybala, Pastore once wore pink.
Now it’s your turn to bring Palermo back to Serie A glory.

💗 Stylish kits, passionate fans.
🏆 Goal: Serie A title & European nights in Sicily.

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Sort It Out SI @sortitoutsi.bsky.social · 2d

They are asked to avoid tracking back to help out the Full-Back behind them as much, instead looking to hold their position more in order to be in a dangerous position for a counter-attack when the ball turns over.

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