Disciplinary Committee Rulings
May 29th, 2020
EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series
By registering to compete in the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series, competitors agree to the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Rules, which include the following:
- “As a FUT Champions Verified player, competitors may be held to a higher standard than other players, and may face higher levels of penalties than they would otherwise.”
Competitors must meet the standard of conduct that is reflected in our EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Rules and Code of Conduct.
The EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Rules and Code of Conduct allow for disciplinary action on players determined to be in violation per Section 3.10:
- “Any Player may be disqualified immediately from the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series and further competitions, at the discretion of EA or its designees, for any reason, including for any failure to comply with the User Agreement, Privacy & Cookie Policy, Code of Conduct (see Appendix A).” Further, the Penalties section of the Code of Conduct allows for punishment up to and including Disqualification from the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series and future competitions.
The following actions are being taken against players for the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Official Rules and Code of Conduct violations.
Code of Conduct
The following cases are receiving disciplinary action for Code of Conduct violations
BBQ Shaq also known as Official Bullock
Penalty:
One year suspension from the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series -- effective immediately.
Consequences:
- Ineligible for all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series competitive events
- Removed from EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Rankings
Explanation:
Disqualified in response to behaviour toward an opponent during the ePremier League Burnley Club Playoffs
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Code of Conduct violations for which the player is being disqualified is:
- “Harassing, threatening, bullying, engaging in hate speech, repeatedly sending unwanted messages, or making personal attacks or statements about race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, heritage, etc.;”
Girona Angelito
Penalty:
One qualifier suspension from the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series
Consequences:
Ineligible for the next official qualifier of the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series
Explanation:
Disqualified in response to language used during an online broadcast
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Code of Conduct violations for which the player is being disqualified is:
- “Publishing, posting, uploading or distributing content, or organizing/participating in any activity, group or guild that EA (acting reasonably and objectively) determines is inappropriate, abusive, hateful, harassing, profane, defamatory, threatening, obscene, sexually explicit, infringing, privacy-invasive, vulgar, offensive, indecent or unlawful;”
JohnnyGrime88
Penalty:
One qualifier suspension from the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series
Consequences:
Ineligible for the next official qualifier of the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series
Explanation:
Disqualified in response to language used toward an opponent during the FUT Champions Cup Stage V online qualifier
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Code of Conduct violations for which the player is being disqualified is:
- “Harassing, threatening, bullying, engaging in hate speech, repeatedly sending unwanted messages, or making personal attacks or statements about race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, heritage, etc.;”
MrDone
Penalty:
Two year suspension from the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series -- effective immediately.
Consequences:
- Ineligible for all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series competitive events
- Removed from EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Rankings
Explanation:
Disqualified in response to using an exploit during the FUT Champions Cup Stage V online qualifier for competitive advantage
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Code of Conduct violations for which the player is being disqualified is:
- “Interfering with or disrupting another player's participation in the Competition;”
- “Using exploits, cheats, undocumented features, design errors or bugs in the Competition;”
oSufyaan
Penalty:
Two year suspension from the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series
Consequences:
- Ineligible for all EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series competitive events
- Removed from EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Rankings
Explanation:
Suspended in response to behavior during ePremier League Leicester City Club Playoff
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Code of Conduct violations for which the player is being disqualified is:
- “Interfering with or disrupting another player's participation in the Competition;”
- “Engaging in any other activity that significantly disturbs the peaceful, fair and respectful gaming environment of the Competition...”
Auto-Buyers
The following cases are receiving the same disciplinary action for Auto-Buyer violations.
Penalty:
Season-long suspension from the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series.
Consequences:
- Ineligible for all EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series competitive events
- Removed from EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Rankings
Explanation:
Suspended in response to account behavior discovered during ongoing FUT Verified player vetting.
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Code of Conduct violations for which the player is being disqualified is:
- “Any external software designed to give the competitor an unfair advantage;”
Players:
- Abdullah ALRAISH
- danc1ng_official
- eRazZor97
- FDA Klaiver
- Little_smalls
- SibWolf
- UCVOfficial
- Venandi
- wadie_ksa
Coin Distribution
The following cases are receiving the same disciplinary action for Coin Distribution violations.
Penalty:
Season-long suspension from the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series.
Consequences:
- Ineligible for all EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series competitive events
- Removed from EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Rankings
Explanation:
Suspended in response to account behavior discovered during ongoing FUT Verified player vetting.
Specifically, the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series Code of Conduct violations for which the player is being disqualified is:
- “Selling, buying, trading or otherwise transferring or offering to transfer an EA account, or any EA content associated with an EA account, including EA virtual currency and other entitlements, either within an EA service or on a third-party website, or in connection with any out-of-game transaction, unless expressly authorized by EA;”
Players:
- AgussGM
- Aledegregorio66
- AllanCastello
- Bilal Halawi
- BrandonJ
- CamiloBrechex
- CaniniS
- Ciqu
- CLopez157
- Damian
- Danaev___19
- Dilabio-
- Edson EZ
- EliteCertiDS
- Erez Gabay
- EslamSami89
- Grand R92
- HenryFifax
- Joshawaa
- KekoRG
- Kun
- lochoa31
- Lui
- LuiLG_17
- MangoMandel
- Mooneycb92
- Muka
- NGU Tompoes
- Nolski
- PHARM
- PuureRM
- RodrigVTP
- Shutdown Mike
- Theus
- Tiolucio
- VfL trigga 1848
- Youri Moonen
- Ziken
The EA SPORTS FIFA Competitive Gaming Team takes all Official Rule and Code of Conduct violations seriously. If you wish to report violations made by EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series competitors, submit details including dates, screenshots, and a statement on the incident to eafifaleagueops@ea.com.