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FIFA 17: Euro 2016 heroes Iceland find themselves missing from popular game over pay dispute

England's conquerors put their foot down with EA Sports and insist on 'proper negotiations and fair fees'

ICELAND wowed world football at the Euros - but they probably won't feature on the FIFA 17 video game.

That's because the country's federation has become embroiled in a dispute over pay with developers.

 Iceland players celebrate while dejected England players hit the deck during their shock Euro 2016 loss
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Iceland players celebrate while dejected England players hit the deck during their shock Euro 2016 lossCredit: Getty Images
 It looks like Iceland won't feature in the latest version of the popular soccer game
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It looks like Iceland won't feature in the latest version of the popular soccer game

Iceland were supposed to the minnows of Euro 2016 but they put in a sensational performance, knocking out England en route to the quarter-finals where they were beaten by hosts France.

England's defeat cost Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson his job.

Electronic Arts (EA), FIFA 17's developers, are required to pay the national associations in order to use trademark and image rights.

But Geir Thorsteinsson, president of the Football Association of Iceland (KSI), says EA's suggested fee is way too low given his country's displays in France.

He said: "They are the ones buying these rights and they almost want it for free.

"The performance at the Euros show we are quite a good team and many would like to play with our team. It's sad for the players - but the criticism should be towards EA Sports.

 Kolbeinn Sigthorsson celebrates after scoring the winner over England at the Euros
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Kolbeinn Sigthorsson celebrates after scoring the winner over England at the EurosCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Flat out...that's the effect Iceland's win had on the England players
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Flat out...that's the effect Iceland's win had on the England playersCredit: Reuters

"I really feel if we are giving away rights, or offering rights, it has to be proper negotiations and fair fees.

"I didn't feel that this was done in a fair and open manner."

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