Stand by football fans – Fifa 14 is getting very close now.

The new official cover featuring Gareth Bale in his Real Madrid kit has been announced and the playable demo has been launched for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Fans can play as one of several leading teams, plus Manchester City and Spurs, in Barcelona’s Camp Nou ground.

You can experience the innovations in this year’s version of the top-selling footy sim including the new Pure Shot feature and ball physics system which are designed to transform the shooting mechanics in the game, making every shot attempt feel real.

Surrey Comet: Fifa 14

Fifa 14 from EA Sports will be released on September 27 across the different platforms.

There will also be handheld and mobile versions, while the game will also be available with the launch of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year.

For information visit www.easports.com/fifa