FMFC is the latest club to make its mark on the modern game and gives Football Manager fans the first chance to get their eyes on game and studio news, feature drops and gameplay inspiration, before anybody else.

By joining FMFC, you will also get access to members-only incentives and competitions – think of these as contract bonuses, and our way of saying thanks for your commitment to the club.

Sign up now to join the club[fm21.info].

Following some further feedback from within the community we've just released Hotfix 20.4.4.

As always this is save game compatible and will automatically be downloaded and installed via Steam. If you have problems updating, we very much recommend restarting Steam.

Football Manager 2020 20.4.4 Hotfix
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- Addressed users encountering occasional freezes during network game play

If you find you're having any problems with any technical aspect of the game, please contact help@sega.co.uk for support.

We’re delighted to reveal that Football Manager 2021 (PC/Mac) will launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store on November 24th. Fans who pre-order FM21 from a participating digital retailer* will receive a 10% discount and access to the pre-release Early Access version of the game, which will be available approximately two weeks before full release. As in previous years, those who buy the game through Steam (and now Epic Games) will also receive Football Manager 2021 Touch (PC/Mac) for free.

Football Manager also returns to Xbox for the first time since 2007 with Football Manager 2021 Xbox Edition. The game has been tailored for the best console experience and can also be played on any Windows 10 PC thanks to Microsoft’s Play Anywhere technology.

Full release details for Football Manager 2021 Touch (iOS and Android) and Football Manager 2021 Mobile (iOS and Android) are coming soon, while Football Manager 2021 Touch for Nintendo Switch is expected to complete the line-up in December.

Check back here for the latest news and follow our social media channels for further updates and feature information for all platforms.

* Early Access is available from SEGA approved digital retailers only[www.sega.com]. Please check to see if the store you’re purchasing from is participating in the offer.

Following some feedback from within the community we're pleased to announce the release of Hotfix 20.4.3. As always this is save game compatible and will automatically be downloaded and installed via Steam. If you have problems updating, we very much recommend restarting Steam.

Football Manager 2020 20.4.3 Hotfix
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- Adjustments to allow network game servers to appear within connection lobby
- Improved the friends invite option for network games
- Addressed saves sometimes not appearing under 'Load Last Game' and rare problems related to loading/saving and Cloud saves

We've released a hotfix for Football Manager 2020 update 20.4.2 to address some of the issues mentioned in the changelist below. This hotfix will be downloaded automatically, however if you have difficulties in doing so we'd recommend restarting Steam.

20.4.2 Hotfix Changelist
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- Addressed issues related to save games seemingly not appearing (if 'load last game' is blank they can be found via the Load Game option on the main menu)
- Number of fixes related to network games allowing users to connect via lobby (users must use entire server name to find specific servers) and invites across Steam and Epic
- Fixed issue related to In-Game Editor not appearing for some Mac users
- Fixed rare issue where launching FM through Steam could open the Epic Launcher

We'd like to take this opportunity to apologise to players who experienced problems following yesterday's update. With FM20 now being available across both Epic and Steam it gave us a fantastic opportunity to bring players across both platforms together in online game modes.

Unfortunately, it caused some unexpected problems which only became apparent to us when so many of you logged on to play the game simultaneously. We believe we've now been able to address the issues noted above with this hotfix and hope you can all get back to winning ways with your FM careers. Well not all of you in network games, as you can't all win the league. But you get the idea...

We’re pleased to announce the release of Update 20.4.2 for Football Manager 2020. The update should now be automatically available to download via Steam and is save game compatible, allowing you to continue your current career.

20.4.2 Changelist
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- Introduction of Network Game cross-play with Epic

We’ve been crunching the stats at Football Manager HQ to illustrate your collective FM20 journeys by the numbers - how many of you played the game, how many goals you scored, the number of trophies won and, sadly, how many of you got asked to attend that dreaded board meeting at some point over the last nine months. Visit The Byline to see us breaking down those numbers in more detail.[fm20.info]

A throw-in is not all that different from a free kick or a corner; it’s a set-piece that you can train and prepare multiple routines for. There is one major difference, though: while corners and free-kicks are aspects of the game that are coached rigorously from a young age, throw-ins are often neglected. This is madness as, on average, football teams get to take and defend around 50 throw-ins per game. That is a colossal figure, far too big just to ignore. The good news is, though, that (like all set-pieces) throw-ins can be improved upon both in terms of technique and positioning.

Read MerryGuido's full article on The Byline[fm20.info], introducing the most underrated set-piece that could be the key to unlocking your team’s full potential.

Get yourself a bargain with Football Manager 2020 now 66% off on Steam until 6pm BST Monday, August 17th.

Purchasing FM20 also gets you FM20 Touch for PC/Mac, perfect for those who are short on time but still looking for an immersive management journey, and the pre-game editor for free.

New features like the Development Centre and Playing Time Pathway mean FM20 gives you more control over player development than ever before.

There are countless stories waiting to be told, with thousands of clubs from around the world. Start your journey to footballing glory today.