'FIFA 17' fans can vote for the game's new cover star.
FIFA 16 had Messie on the cover
Although Lionel Messi has been the featured player on the packaging for the FIFA games for four years, this year he will be replaced by Manchester United's Anthony Martial, Real Madrid's James Rodriguez, Chelsea's Eden Hazard or Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus.
EA Sports senior producer Nick Channon said: "James, Martial, Hazard, and Reus represent exciting, attacking football and epitomise the innovative play that fans can expect in 'FIFA 17'. We're excited to see fans rally around their favourite players and see who they select as the cover star for the franchise and the footballer who will represent 'FIFA 17' globally."
Gamers can vote on the official website until July 19, while a winner will be revealed later in the month.
'FIFA 17' will be released for PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on September 27.
Argentinian soccer superstar Messi - who plays for FC Barcelona - had been the poster boy for the annual sports title since appearing on the cover of 'FIFA Street' and then 'FIFA 13' through to the most recent installment 'FIFA 16'. He has also appeared in the game's television adverts.
However, French newspaper L'Equip recently revealed that Messi's four-year deal with the publisher is up this year and he was not keen to renew.
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