Turn your football-managing dreams into a reality and win the game your way! 

Have you ever watched a game and thought if they'd just made a last-minute substitution or played in a different formation then victory could have been theirs? Perhaps you've pictured yourself in the dugout, calling the shots, and coming up with a better game plan that would have led to a win. Well, there's no need to remain on the bench any longer. With Football Manager 2024, you can step into the shoes of a real boss and write your own football story. 

Football Manager 2024 is the most complete edition of the gaming series, in which you can uncover new ways to win and pursue footballing greatness. The gameplay experience is elevated to a whole new level with exciting additions like upgrades to set pieces, man management, squad building, matchday and even the opportunity to be interviewed by a reporter following the game.

Enhancements to player animations, ball physics and lighting deliver the most immersive Match Engine in Football Manager history. The arrival of the new Meiji Yasuda J. League licence unlocks J1 League, J2 League and J3 League for the first time, allowing you to explore new horizons in Japan.

Halstead Gazette: Football Manager 2024 is the most complete edition of the gaming series, in which you can uncover new ways to win and pursue footballing greatnessFootball Manager 2024 is the most complete edition of the gaming series, in which you can uncover new ways to win and pursue footballing greatness (Image: Getty Images)

Wherever you manage, be that at the lowest level of the game in England or in the Champions League, it's up to you to build a team capable of competing with the world's elite. Master the transfer market, using new ways to shape your side to cultivate a squad capable of achieving your goals. Level up your players on the training field, developing the mentality and teamwork needed to transform contenders into champions. Craft a winning tactical approach, incorporating modern football’s most popular systems and cutting-edge positional innovations to deliver victories on the pitch and see your tactical vision come to life on matchdays, with every game elevated by improvements to ball and player movements.

It's up to you if you wish to start a new story or import your existing career from FM23. You hold the keys to unlocking and fulfilling your footballing destiny, but maybe we can offer a lending hand. 

The Prize

We're offering one lucky newspaper reader the chance to win access to Football Manager 2024 in Steam. The prize is worth the cost of the game £44.99. It's the perfect way to take your first step on the road to success. 

How to enter the competition

To be in with a chance to win access to FM24, simply click on the link below and answer one football-related question correctly. The closing date for entries is May 27, 2024.

Click here to enter and answer the question

 

T&Cs

One winner will be chosen from all the correct entries received. You will need a Steam account to redeem the prize code. Newsquest terms and conditions apply, please visit newsquest.co.uk/prize-competition-rules. For information regarding how we will process, handle and maintain your data please visit newsquest.co.uk/privacy-policy.

We hope you land it in the back of the net!